Chatterbox #291 – Decision paralysis




Culips Everyday English Podcast show

Summary: Making decisions isn’t always easy, especially these days, when there are so many options for us to pick from. If you’ve ever felt stuck when faced with choices, you’re not alone! This sensation is called decision paralysis and many people face it, including Culips hosts Andrew and Anna. Listen in as they talk about this sensation and how they work through it.<br> <br> Culips’ <a href="https://esl.culips.com/category/chatter-box/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chatterbox</a> series is designed for intermediate and advanced English learners. All Chatterbox episodes feature natural conversations between two native English speakers. Listening to these audio lessons helps to improve your grammar, vocabulary, and listening skills so that you can build your fluency. You’ll be able to speak English naturally with Culips, and you might even learn something interesting along the way.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/Lipservice-prtd/CB291_Decisionparalysis.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><br> </a><br> <a href="https://esl.culips.com/1000/07/14691/"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Fun facts<br> Studies show that decision paralysis, also known as choice paralysis or analysis paralysis, often leads to procrastination. Those who experience this become so overwhelmed with the options available that they avoid making a decision, and instead do something else<br> <br> <br> <br> Expressions included in the study guide<br> <br> <br> <br> * To let the world pass you by<br> * In the heat of the moment<br> * On a whim<br> * Click of a finger<br> * Put one’s finger on it<br> * Grass is always greener<br> <br> <br> <br> Copyright: <a href="http://www.culips.com">Culips.com</a><br> For more information about this episode, visit culips.com.<br> Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar<br> Image: Victoriano Izquierdo (Unsplash.com)