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Zero in on what you really want

Without clear objectives for what you want to achieve with a decision, you might focus on the wrong things.

Ask yourself, “What do I hope to achieve by addressing this choice?” and focus on aspects that aren’t easily quantifiable. This can be applied to both big and smaller decisions.

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Mental health is health. Meditation nerd.

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