Have you ever made a decision that you later look back on and regret? This happens when we’re not aware of how we make decisions. And that’s odd because the decisions we make, or in many cases not make, shape the outcome of lives. But many of us don’t know how we make decisions. By understanding how our brain makes decisions, we can learn to make better choices and improve our lives.

Three Tips for Making Better Decisions

“When faced with a decision, our brains simulate different outcomes to generate a mockup of what our future might be. Mentally, we can disconnect from the present moment and voyage to a world that doesn’t yet exist.”

<ul><li>We often make bad decisions when we’re tired</li><li>It’s not lazy or procrastinating when you’re putting off a decision when you’re tired</li><li>When you can make a better decision at a later moment, it’s smart to delay your decision</li><li>Make your decisions intentional</li><li>Have a rested and clear mind when deciding about something</li></ul>

1. Make time for your decisions

<ul><li>Making many decisions throughout the day is mentally tiring leading to worse decisions over time</li><li>Set up your life in a way you don’t need to make a lot of decisions</li><li>Delegate some decisions to others: work, household chores</li><li>Create rules and habits: it takes away decisions, automates your behaviour</li><li>Set micro-deadlines: spaced out decisions leaves little for pondering</li></ul>

2. Reduce decision fatigue

<ul><li>More information often leads to indecision</li><li>People with less information are more likely to make a decision</li><li>We become what we focus on</li><li>It’s an easy way to avoid indecision</li></ul>

3. Manage your attention

Stop doubting the potential outcomes of your decisions. That’s the most tiring part of decision-making. You can only focus on the decision-making process, not the outcome. Once you adopt that mindset, you no longer worry about all the potential outcomes, which will give you peace of mind.

You’re not a fortune teller.

“If you don’t choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest.”

The worst thing is to let something like that linger in your mind every day. When you get rid of the things that clutter your mind, you will have more energy and clarity to face your decisions. And that alone will make the quality of your decisions better.

Any decision is better than no decision

Have you ever made a decision that you later look back on and regret? Or find yourself wondering, “Why on earth did I do that?” This happens when we’re not aware of how we make decisions. And that’s…

Self Improvement

If you are tired of getting your email lost in other people’s inboxes and looking to use alternative correspondence, this article is for you.

How to write impactful emails

<ul><li>perfect formal phrase, a classic</li><li>genuine & comes from the heart</li><li>says thank you</li><li>a beginning line</li></ul>

1. It’s great to hear from you

<ul><li>top performers ask for advice rather than feedback</li><li>flatters & butters up the person you're emailing</li><li>but polite & respectful too</li><li>helps improve your performance</li></ul>

2. I’m eager to get your expertise on [insert topic]

<ul><li>a phrase that congratulates or signifies your appreciation for their personal activity</li><li>great way to win the favour of the recipient</li><li>an excellent way to deepen a relationship</li><li>helps you grow relationships with your colleagues</li></ul>

3. I loved your recent [insert activity]

<ul><li>use when you haven’t seen someone in a while and hope to continue to grow the relationship</li><li>add details to this phrase on why it was great to see them</li><li>don’t assume that the other person remembers seeing you</li><li>helps you connect with colleagues you have lost touch with</li></ul>

4. It was great to see you [insert where]

<ul><li>you see something that reminds you of someone in a positive way, you should send that energy out into the world and share those thoughts with the other person</li><li>don't be afraid to share what you are thinking</li><li>it works because you make work more personal and less formal</li><li>everyone loves to hear that other people are thinking about them</li></ul>

5. This [article or photo] made me think of you

<ul><li>a twist on the “I hope you had a good weekend.”</li><li>goes into your curiosity about how their day is going</li><li>better than, “how are you?”</li></ul>

6. I hope today is treating you well

<ul><li>works when you are emailing the other person, and they responded within 24 hours</li><li>thanking the other person that they made you a priority should not go unnoticed</li><li>if your colleagues work/live in a different time zone, this shows how grateful you are for their time and input</li><li>colleagues like to work with others who are humble and thankful</li></ul>

7. Thank you for your quick response

Ensure your emails get read and you become known as a good person with good email correspondence etiquette. Intelligent people have mastered phrases that make sure their emails are returned.

Bringing It All Together

Smart people at work compose emails differently. This article will walk through formal and informal phrases that work when you are writing emails at work.

Career

Smart People Compose Emails at Work Using These 7 Phrases

1. Learn from the best2. Execute your ideas to perfection3. Stay focused on your “why”

The Mindset of a Successful Entrepreneur

The moment you stop listening to advice from people who weren’t successful, you start making more progress.

1. Learn from the best

Here’s what struggling entrepreneurs do: They have a great business idea, then they don’t pursue it. Or they execute an idea but it doesn’t work out. Why? The business idea wasn’t validated with actual customers. And without validation, you risk wasting your time.

2. Execute your ideas to perfection

Creating wealth is all about providing value. And we can only provide value when we’re giving something useful to help other people. Every entrepreneur has a “why.” Whatever it is, keep your why in mind every single day. Without that, no one stays in business for long.

3. Stay focused on your “why”

I remember when I started my digital marketing freelancing business. I offered services like website design and copywriting, but I couldn’t get any clients. I had no idea how to start, so I did what…

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Three Tips for Making Better Decisions

Smart People Compose Emails at Work Using These 7 Phrases

The Mindset of a Successful Entrepreneur

Bite-sized knowledgeto upgradeyour career

Yoga Barrathwaj Raman Mohan@barrathwaj

Three Tips for Making Better Decisions

Smart People Compose Emails at Work Using These 7 Phrases

The Mindset of a Successful Entrepreneur

Bite-sized knowledge
to upgrade
your career

Yoga Barrathwaj Raman Mohan
@barrathwaj