Pumpkin Spice Pressure and the Paradox of Too Many Choices
Briefly

Every year, I find myself standing in line at the coffee shop, overwhelmed by the sheer number of pumpkin-laced drinks... But somewhere between the first few sips, it always hits me: Do I even like this?
Mimetic Desire: René Girard's theory suggests that much of what we want is not independently chosen but derived from imitating others... Just as my craving for pumpkin spice seems to rise from the collective fall frenzy, many of our life decisions are subtly shaped by the people around us.
In a culture that bombards us with curated Instagram feeds and endless product recommendations, it’s easy to blur the line between what we genuinely desire and what we think we should desire.
Authentic decision-making starts by pausing to ask what you genuinely want, not what's popular. Explore 4 questions to simplify choices, reduce stress, and boost satisfaction with your decisions.
Read at Psychology Today
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