> It doesn’t have to be about big decisions. Next time you notice yourself grabbing the exact same snack between two meetings, ask yourself: is there another option?
Personally, I think this is the worst advice. Don't spend time thinking about unimportant things. I think it's a major contributor to the default effect.
There are so many choices to make everyday that thinking about each one becomes exhausting/overwhelming so people just pick the default all the time (even when it matters).
The key is figuring out what matters and what doesn't (to you) and only thinking about what does.
Also setting yourself up for "good" defaults is a way to work towards an outcome without having to constantly make good choices. E.g if you never buy unhealthy snacks, you'll never have unhealthy snacks at home, so picking any random snack (the default) works towards living a healthier life.
Personally, I think this is the worst advice. Don't spend time thinking about unimportant things. I think it's a major contributor to the default effect.
There are so many choices to make everyday that thinking about each one becomes exhausting/overwhelming so people just pick the default all the time (even when it matters).
The key is figuring out what matters and what doesn't (to you) and only thinking about what does.
Also setting yourself up for "good" defaults is a way to work towards an outcome without having to constantly make good choices. E.g if you never buy unhealthy snacks, you'll never have unhealthy snacks at home, so picking any random snack (the default) works towards living a healthier life.