Decision Making With Emotions

Are you focused — or just telling yourself a good story? There's a difference, and most people never stop long enough to notice it. I've been there too. I built an app last week when I had a completely different project sitting right in front of me. Classic move. The real problem ...  Show more

Have you ever felt stuck behind someone who clearly shouldn't be leading? Or maybe you've been secretly wondering if you're supposed to be out front yourself? I've been thinking a lot about lead singers and band members lately — and what it really means to know your role. Most pe ...  Show more

Emotions are a normal and essential part of our lives but that doesn't mean we should always act on every one of them. It's important to be aware of the different types of emotions and how they can impact our decisions. Knowing how to deal with emotional reactions can help us mak ...  Show more

When our emotions go up, our logic goes down. The more emotional we are, the tougher it is to think clearly, make wise decisions, and feel good. Fortunately, you can do many things to gain more control over your emotions. This strategy can decrease the intensity of an uncomfortab ...  Show more

Intense emotions can cause you to become irrational and do things you wouldn't normally do. For example, anxiety will cause you to play it safe, and excitement will cause you to overestimate yourself. But it's tough to recognize how your emotions cause you to become irrational in ...  Show more

The way we think can manifest in our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. We have to be intentional about staying away from negative and dramatic experiences as our mind naturally gravitates toward those thoughts and records those emotions. Learn more about your ad choices. ...  Show more