To hesitate to do something means to pause or delay before acting, often due to uncertainty, fear, doubt, or lack of confidence.
It’s a common human experience that can affect decisions both big and small—from speaking up in a meeting to starting a new project.
“Indecision is often worse than wrong action.” – Confucius
Common Reasons for Hesitation
Fear of failure – Worrying about negative outcomes.
Perfectionism – Waiting for the “perfect” moment or solution.
Lack of information – Feeling unprepared to decide.
Overthinking – Analyzing too many possibilities.
Low self-confidence – Doubting your own abilities.
How to Overcome Hesitation
Acknowledge your feelings – Name what you’re afraid of.
Set a time limit – Give yourself 5 minutes to decide.
Start small – Take one tiny step forward.
Reframe mistakes – See them as learning opportunities.
Practice decisiveness – Build the “decision muscle” daily.
Try This Quick Exercise
Think of something you’ve been hesitating to do. Click the button below for a gentle nudge!