Intense emotions can cause you to become irrational and do things you wouldn't normally do. For example, anxiety will cause you to play it safe, and excitement will cause you to overestimate yourself.
But it's tough to recognize how your emotions cause you to become irrational in the moment.
Fortunately, you can take steps to balance out intense emotions t ... Show More
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