Breaking Free from Overthinking: Why Values Make Decision-Making Easier

J.Yuhas
Oct 7
2 min read

Have you ever felt stuck in the loop of overthinking?

You replay scenarios, weigh every pro and con, ask everyone for their opinion and still, you can’t seem to move forward. That exhausting cycle is what we call analysis paralysis.

At its core, analysis paralysis isn’t about indecision. It’s about disconnection. Specifically, disconnection from your values.

Why Overthinking Takes Over

When you don’t have a clear internal compass, every decision feels equally risky:

What if I choose wrong?
What if I regret it later?
What if someone else disapproves?

Without a clear filter to run choices through, you end up stuck in mental quicksand.

How Values Quiet the Noise

Values are your inner GPS. They give direction when everything feels uncertain.

Instead of asking, “What’s the perfect choice?”

You ask, “Which option aligns with my values?”

That shift takes the pressure off trying to predict the future or please everyone else.

When you know your values, decisions aren’t about finding the “right” answer, they’re about choosing the aligned answer.

Real-Life Examples

If you value peace, then saying no to a new commitment feels natural instead of guilt-inducing.
If you value honesty, then setting a boundary with someone becomes about integrity, not about being “difficult.”
If you value growth, then taking a leap of faith in your career feels like alignment, not recklessness.

The Link Between Values and Boundaries

Here’s the secret: once you anchor into your values, boundaries stop feeling like walls and start feeling like guidance.

Boundaries are simply decisions you make in advance, based on what you stand for. That’s why people who live in alignment with their values don’t need endless debates or justifications. Their values speak for them.

Moving Forward Without Overthinking

When you lead with values:

Decisions take less time.
You stop outsourcing choices to other people.
You trust yourself more.
You free up energy for what actually matters.

Ready to Align Your Choices With Your Values?

If you’re tired of spinning in circles with every decision, it’s time to start making choices that reflect your values and to protect those choices with boundaries.

That’s exactly what I’ll help you do in my book Boundary Badass. It’s your guide to setting values-driven boundaries that cut through the noise, silence the overthinking, and give you direction you can trust.