Why everyday decisions feel so stressful – and what to do about it

Almost every morning I face the same dilemmas. One idea popularised by psychologist Daniel Kahneman’s book, Thinking, Fast and Slow, is the notion that we use two different information processing mechanisms, system one and system two. I let my system one take charge as much as I can, at least until I have my first cup of coffee. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was well known for wearing similar outfits almost every day partly to simplify the decision process. Reducing choices, developing good habits, and letting our so-called system one take charge can help us face our daily decisions.