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Oct 2022
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206 - Friday Fix: How to Make Wise Decis...

Verywell Mind
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We all make poor decisions sometimes. But we often blame those bad decisions on not having enough information. And while that may be a factor, there’s another factor that often comes into play–we aren’t balancing our emotions with logic.  Emotions should play a role in our decisions. But, if they play too big of a role, we’ll make poor choices. Logic should ... Show More
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