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Over 50% of Decisions Made Under Stress Lead to Regret—Avoid This.
Womenpreneur
thGuardian of the Enchanted
January 28, 2025
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What if your energy was the secret ingredient to making decisions that accelerate your business success?
Dear Beloved Reader,
Penelope stood in the busy marketplace, watching people rush past her tea shop. ☕️
Though business was good, big choices weighed on her mind - should she expand the menu? Move to a bigger location?
Much like the market’s chaos, she kept making quick decisions to ease her stress, but ends up regretted them.
One day, her friend Clara found her there and
"When was the last time you made a decision with a clear mind?"
"I'm too busy to slow down," Penelope admitted, gesturing at the busy market around her.
"That's exactly the problem," Clara said softly. "Good choices come from a clear head, not a rushed one."
Taking Clara's advice, Penelope finally paused. She spent an hour sitting quietly with her thoughts and writing them down.
In that stillness, the right choices became clear. What used to be rushed, panicked decisions turned into thoughtful choices she could trust.
The Lesson: Energy Affects Decision-Making
Stress disrupts the prefrontal cortex, the part of your brain responsible for logical thinking.
Meaning when you're stressed, your brain's command center gets fuzzy, making it harder to think clearly.
Like a scattered mind leads to quick, unplanned choices, when you find your calm center, everything shifts - you make wiser decisions, carry fewer burdens of regret, and create better results for yourself.
Proof: Stress and Brain Activity
Neuro-imaging shows stress alters the brain’s ability to process information, leading to inferior choices.
Meaning when your mind is under pressure, your brain literally shifts gears - we can see this in brain scans.
Think of it like having a clear lens versus a foggy one. When you take care of yourself and stay balanced, your choices flow from a place of inner wisdom, naturally creating better outcomes in your life.
Fresh Perspective: Energy Is an Invisible Business Currency.
Your energy is like a currency, but here’s the twist—it doesn’t just get spent; it can multiply. When you’re running on empty, decisions feel rushed and chaotic. But when you’re full of energy, every choice becomes an investment in something bigger.
Here’s the secret: Energy multiplies when you spend it wisely. Taking a moment to pause, reset, and think clearly before making a decision isn’t just a nice idea— It leads to sharper outcomes, better momentum, and more to give in the future.
