Untangling Your Mind

How to Resolve Your Confusion

Feeling confused? Me, too. Thankfully, not all of the time. Whether making a tough decision, navigating conflicting emotions, or processing new information, we all encounter moments when our thoughts feel like a tangled mess. I like to look at confusion not as a dead end but as a signal that my mind is actively working through complexity. The key is learning how to talk ourselves out of confusion effectively, productively, and as quickly as we can so we can go on with the rest of our lives.

Experts in psychology, philosophy, and cognitive science offer valuable insights into how we can untangle our thoughts, regain clarity, and make informed decisions. This post explores strategies for self-dialogue, drawing from works by Daniel Kahneman, Carol Dweck, and others to show how we can talk ourselves out of confusion.