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How to avoid the projection bias
- Check your emotional temperature. When you have to make decisions in this state, take a moment to check your temperature before doing so. How are you feeling right this second? Do you think you are in a “hot” state of mind?
- Cool off. If you think you’re in a hot state and you know you don’t have to make a choice right away, take some time to cool off.
- Reflect. Take some time to reflect on your energy levels and work habits during the week. At the end of each day, ask yourself: when did I feel the most energetic? Finding the rhythm that works best for you can take the guesswork out of what future you may need and help you spend your energy accordingly.
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The projection bias
It occurs when we are in a “hot” state of mind and incorrectly assume that our current needs will be the same as our future needs. As a result, we tend to make decisions based on how we feel right now instead of how we might feel in the future.
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- Projection bias can occur because we don’t realize how much exogenous factors — things that happen outside of our control — can influence our decision-making.
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