Paralysis of Analysis – Evaluation paralysis is where you can’t take any actions because of over thinking the details or over preparation and it’s one of the most notorious actions killer we could ever possibly have. Planning is always helpful when we’re starting a brand-new project, but we shouldn’t let it get to the point where we try to plan out every little detail and never make the decision to actually get started. It’s happened to most of us, where we’ve had a great idea, but neglected to do anything about it due to paralysis of analysis. Planning is great…and necessary, but no matter how much we plan, there will inevitably be something that comes along that throws a wrench into the works! We have to understand that a plan is a guide to get us from point A to point B, but we can’t loose site of getting to point B by trying to figure out how to get around every road block before we ever get on the road. We just need to realize that we will need to make changes or adjustments as we encounter things along the way.
So, we know planning is a part of what we need to do. We just can’t get bogged down in the planning. Now, we know there is a Mr. or Mrs. Perfection inside of us and we want to get everything perfect from the get go, but it is highly unlikely that everything will turn out the way we want it to be in the first place. This is where we can’t let paralysis of analysis keep us from taking action. Something which can help us to not get stuck there is to set a deadline for our planning phase. Setting up a deadline for completing the planning phase will give us a reference point where we know we need to stop asking ourselves the “what if” questions and just get STARTED! Once we start doing it, we’ll find out the things that we don’t know as we go. Another essential skill which might help to overcome analysis paralysis is being decisive. Practicing and knowing how to make a quicker and wiser decision, will allow us to take faster action and get more things done as we gain momentum.
The thing to realize is paralysis of analysis is also a form of procrastination. Sometimes it’s the thought of taking on a task that we know will require prolonged effort or a difficult challenge or just the plain old fear of uncertainty. We can’t let those negative thoughts and emotions keep us from taking the necessary actions to bring our ideas to life. What we create in our minds through our imagination will only be a dream until we take action. Without taking action, our dreams can never become reality. The truth is we are meant to create! As long as we believe that whatever we imagine is possible, then we can achieve it. Believe and achieve. Let’s not over think it and just do it!
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