I lost my head

Do you remember the number of times you've said this to yourself after realizing you made a bad decision, either because someone pointed it out to you or because the result was obviously contrary to what you expected?

Normally, when making decisions or forming value judgments, we allow ourselves to be manipulated by subconscious factors that are supposedly uncontrollable but are actually controllable.

The simple desire to achieve the goal versus the potential frustration, the weight given to supporting evidence versus the lack of search for possible contrary evidence, an excess of conviction, being deceived by appearances, the false security of thinking like the group, letting the expectation of repeating a past mistake or success cloud your vision, and believing you are better or smarter than others are forces that prevent you from seeing the reality of reason.

Also, childhood experiences that left an impression on you, experiencing immediate gain or loss, increased pressure or a looming threat, and facing someone who irritates you, are among other factors that unwittingly divert you from the right path.

Striving to deeply understand oneself, comprehending how your emotions behave, being able to give yourself time and distance to think without responding immediately, detaching from the personal factor to focus on the factual, and above all, seeking and finding the optimal balance between emotion and reason – these are strategies that will help you overcome irrational forces.

Although it may seem impossible, it's not that difficult. Like everything in life, it requires mindfulness, effort, discipline, and patience.

S&S

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