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I tend to suffer from "analysis paralysis" in a few areas of my life. Diet and schoolwork have been the main obstacles. What are some small steps I could take to make progress when I am in this rut?

Thank you for your comment. As a perfectionist, I tend to have an all-or-nothing attitude and if something doesn't align or if I get ADD about it, I shut off. My unreasonable reasoning tells me that if I'm not trying 100% or if I'm not going to get the ideal outcome because I did something 90%, it must not be that important to me, and therefore it is not worth it until "the stars align". I've become numb to motivational speeches because I analyze and critique what is said. Sorry to vent.

I also have tried this type of pragmatic decision making. My "all-or-nothing" attitude tends to get in the way. I can complete small tasks easy enough, but long-term challenges are a different monster. Also, my discipline moves to zero if the stars don't align the way I want them to.

Thank you for your comment. This seems to be the general consensus when it comes to goal setting. I know that I need to more pragmatic in my endeavors. It seems that the more knowledge I have about a certain subject, the harder it is to accomplish something that pertains to that subject. For example, I'm a certified personal trainer and have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to everything diet and exercise related, but I cannot fix my own physique; I have a Masters in Philosophy, but cannot give valid advice on an existential crisis.