People are now increasingly aware of the challenges in making a decision when faced with too many choices. Although having choices is good for our well-being, psychologists have found that having to make too many choices in a short span of time can have detrimental consequences . When we have to make too many choices, we may experience a type of mental fatigue known as ego depletion , which affects our judgment and performance.

For example, when we go shopping at a supermarket, we may feel stressed and confused if we face hundreds of different products with different brands and features. We may spend too much time and energy comparing various options, or make decisions randomly based on a single factor (such as price). This may make us feel frustrated with the decision process, dissatisfied with the outcome, and disappointed with ourselves.

To avoid decision difficulties caused by too many choices, psychologists suggest that we adopt some strategies. For example, we can set a time limit to make a decision; we can simplify or narrow down the options; we can prioritize the most important or urgent matters; we can seek opinions or advice from others; we can establish some criteria or rules to guide our choices.

In conclusion, making a decision when faced with too many choices is a common and challenging problem. By understanding its causes and consequences, and taking appropriate measures, we can improve our decision quality and efficiency.