Stop inflating your anticipation

• What the best choice might be.
• Whether there will be negative consequences of the choice.
• Whether we’ll look dumb to others if we make the wrong choice.
• Whether we’ll feel dumb, or ripped off, and regret it for years to come.
• Whether we’ll be OK if we make the...

Any high-stakes situation tests our ability to deal with negative consequences in case of failure. If there is a huge risk involved and your decision or action can make or break the situation, there is an added stress that can paralyse you, in a critical time.

Stoicism and mindfuln...

Before jumping to a conclusion, think about the long-term consequences of your decision.

We may respect those able to fling themselves into a hard problem and make a quick choice with seemingly little thought, but making a meaningful decision needs to be done with care for ...