All of all choices, both big and small, alter the course of our lives on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many of life's important decisions are made in haste. Anger, fear, or even positive anticipation can cloud reason and judgement. Those are the moments where regretful mistakes can be made. So how do you avoid making decisions based on emotion? Give it a moment. Decide not to decide anything monumental until you've had at least 24 hours (sometimes longer is definitely needed) before proceeding. This could help in many aspects of life: love, money, work, friendships, time management, etc.
Write down the decision that is pressing you. Whether its a large purchase, a career move or having an important talk with a loved one....make sure that you really THINK about it before you act. Make a rule to tell people who want you to make a decision now...that you need to think about it. Then you can look at the situation objectively, when the emotions have subsided and you can see if this decision is in line with your personal goals and values. Making thoughtful decisions about what you want and how you spend your time will keep regret in check.
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