Bad advice often thrives on ambiguity, authority, and misplaced deference. But by recognizing these dynamics and critically assessing the guidance we receive, we can stop taking advice that holds us back and st
What the researchers found was that at the beginning of the day, a judge was likely to give a favorable ruling about 65 percent of the time. However, as the morning wore on and the judge became drained from making more and more decisions, the likelihood of a criminal getting a favorable ...
Here’s what you need to know if you want to learn how to stop procrastinating for good–you need to harness the power ofDECISION. Actionable insight: If you want to stop procrastinating, you need to figure out the verynext physical actionyou need to take to move something forward; be it...
As humans, we have the extraordinary ability to constantly reflect on our actions. There’s much to be learned from our decisions, so it can be useful to go over past situations to find the lesson in them. And when it comes to the future, anticipating what’s to come and making plans ...
they tend to worry about things that might not even happen, which can cause them to feel stressed and anxious all the time. It can be exhausting to feel like your brain is constantly working overtime and won’t shut off. It can also lead us to make bad decisions, as we are not thin...
upcoming project, it’s essential to give everything due consideration and evaluate all possible options before making decisions that could have far-reaching consequences. On the other hand, excessive overthinking can lead to anxiety, unhealthy stress levels, and relationship problems, among other ...
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In this show, I’m rethinking how we work, lead, and live. Today: why we get trapped in bad decisions, and how you-- and your workplace-- can get unstuck. Thanks to Morgan Stanley for sponsoring this episode. Let's start from the beginning. ...
When faced with a choice, they still choose the wrong path, and keep making the same mistakes over and over. But why is that? What causes a person to look at a situation they know is bad for them and make the same error again?
and better general well-being. Meditation is uniquely designed to bring about a calm mind and body by shutting down the thought process while maintaining alertness. Other ways that have been shown to stop the overthinking habit effectively include physical activity, enjoyment of nature, and replacing...