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How many times have you asked yourself, “What was I thinking?”
In the previous blog: Logic > Emotion, we discussed relying on logic more than your emotions. Today, the focus of this post is: slow down your decision-making process.
If we all slowed down a wee bit more when making critical decisions, we would probably be more satisfied and at peace with our choices. At times, it is excellent to be decisive and a quick decision-maker. But if you have been dealing with feelings of regret, stress, and a lack of peace from some of your recent decisions, this is a red flag (your sign) to slow down with your upcoming decisions so that you can experience more peace, more productivity, more clarity, and a more purposeful life.
When you slow down your decision-making, you allow for the opportunity to implement more prudence, clarity, and judgment into the process.
Your choices matter—even the small ones. And your choices are the indicator of the kind of life you will experience.
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If you had slowed down your decision-making process 5-30 years ago, how might the following be affected today:
Your Career
Your Finances
Your Habits
Your Health (i.e., mental, physical, emotional, sexual, financial, professional)
We can’t change the past, but we can make new and slowed down decisions from now on.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.