Ambivalence
Ambivalence is the simultaneous feeling of conflicting emotions or desires towards the same issue.
Definition
Ambivalence is the simultaneous occurrence of conflicting emotions, evaluations or desires towards the same issue. It is natural for important decisions because most real choices have both benefits and costs. The problem arises when the pursuit of 100% certainty turns ambivalence into decision-making paralysis.
Key ideas
Missing key ideas.
Practice and life
Common misunderstanding
The most common mistake is to treat ambivalence as evidence of weakness. It is also a mistake to constantly collect information instead of making a decision.
Questions for self-reflection
No questions for self-reflection.
Sources
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