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The Truth About Stress, Belly Fat, Alcohol and Journalling & How To Tune Into Your Body & Mind with Neuroscientist Tara Swart #416

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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Recognizing Emotional State for Better Decision Making

Recognizing one's emotional state is crucial for making better decisions. When feeling calm, smiling, and moving slowly, it indicates being in a parasympathetic state, conducive to better decision making. Conversely, feeling agitated with a downward facial expression and racing thoughts signals a less optimal state for decision making. In such situations, it's common to feel indecisive and clouded. One strategy to help in making decisions is to think of three trusted individuals and seek their relevant opinions, waiting until in a better emotional state before making a final decision.

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