The Benefits of Meta-Cognition for Daily Life Function

The link between meta cognition and well-being hasn't been fully unpacked yet, says Dr. Andrew Weldon. But there are certainly functional benefits for daily life in terms of how it helps us make better decisions - we can temper the rigidity of our beliefs by realizing that we might not have all the answers. The extent to which you can compensate for changes or deficits in cognition and performance is very dependent on Meta Cognition.