When you’re impressed by something, you'll remember it easier
This could mean a phrase or quote that catches you off guard or changes the way you think about a certain topic. Or an interesting fact that you’ll want to save for later on.
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#1. When someone asks something you’re just not sure about
It can be helpful to buy some time to analyze the situation and figure out what we want exactly.
- "I need some time to think. Can we pick this up in half an hour?" Or, "Can we talk about this later today, after I’ve had more time to think about it?”
Coping mechanisms
People who are overloaded will have a strong impulse to avoid or escape anxiety:
- Avoidance could mean putting off a discussion with your boss.
- Escape could mean rushing into an important decision, because you want to escape needing to think about it further.
Figure Out How Long You Have to Save
The best way to think about this step is to figure out when you’ll need to make your purchase, then divide that time period into months or weeks.
For example: If you tend to spend about $1,000 on a new phone every two years. If you do the m...
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