Choice?

Having a lot of options is supposed to be a blessing, right? But it doesn’t always feel that way. Sometimes having too many choices is exactly what keeps you stuck. You overthink, worry about what’s right, or worse, end up doing nothing at all because the fear of picking wrong is worse than the excitement of moving forward.

It’s like standing at a buffet. At first, it looks like heaven, trays full of food, endless variety, everything you could want. Do you go for the steak or the chicken? Rice or the pasta? Do I try that new dish? Suddenly, what looked like freedom feels overwhelming. And when you finally pile your plate, you can’t even enjoy it properly because in the back of your mind you’re thinking, “What if I picked wrong?” Maybe I should have got the fish instead....

Life feels like that sometimes. Different doors in front of you, each leading somewhere, and instead of moving, you just freeze. Stuck, because you didn’t want to regret your decision. Other times you’ve picked one door and still found yourself wondering what the others could’ve offered.

It’s not just careers or opportunities either. Even in dating, people fall into that trap. Talking to multiple people at once might sound exciting, like you’re free, like you’ve got options. But the more plates you try to carry, the less you actually taste what’s in front of you. You end up full but unsatisfied, because you never gave yourself the chance to really enjoy one dish properly.

I’ve realised the way to make the most of freedom is learning to make good choices about the things that actually matter, while letting go of things that don’t matter. Too much choice looks like great, but sometimes peace of mind is worth more than variety. At the end of the day, it’s not about having everything. It’s about sitting down, taking your plate, and actually enjoying what you picked. Sometimes the smartest move is to leave the buffet, stop staring at every tray, and just focus on the one in front of you.