Per Wikipedia:
Analysis paralysis (or paralysis by analysis) describes an individual or group process where overanalyzing or overthinking a situation can cause forward motion or decision-making to become “paralyzed”, meaning that no solution or course of action is decided upon within a natural time frame.
I, as many others suppose, have many things I’d like to do in my lifetime. Nonetheless, even though I’ve gotten better at it over the years, I still feel easily overwhelmed by all the things I want to do, the things I feel like I’m supposed to do, and the things I must do. What have been your best ways to tackle this? How do you prioritize and find time for different interests, exercise while still combining it with work and other stuff?
You’ll have to get the “must do” category contained. Define it, trim off anything not strictly a must.
Then, sort through the “should do.” How much of it actually should be done? How exactly do these tasks or activities improve your life? How much of it was recommended by someone who doesn’t understand your life or your social circles?
Once those two are managed, then space opens up for the “want to” category.
Or maybe not? Maybe you’re just at a place in life where maintaining a healthy life, healthy relationships, and paying the bills is all you have time for.