CHAPTER 25

Decide

In life, there is always a choice to make. At every moment of the day we have to decide what to focus on, what to think about and what to do. But often we operate from automatic patterns of behaviour. We jump to conclusions, react impulsively and think repetitive thoughts. But to live a more fulfilling life we need to learn how to make clear, conscious and unbiased decisions.

We’ve all had the experience of feeling indecisive. It’s an uncomfortable feeling. So often, to avoid the discomfort, we make snap decisions, react, and stick to old patterns. To make better decisions, though, we need to accept things being in limbo for a while. We need to take a step back. When we consider the details of our situation and all the ...

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