不要讓壓力導致錯誤的決定

當你處於壓力之下時，很難清晰地思考。你的血壓和心跳加快，腎上腺素和皮質醇充斥你的身體，你的求生本能會影響你的決定。為了避免在壓力下做出錯誤的決定，注意你的身體症狀。

我們都有一個內在的“瞭望台”來幫助我們監控我們的反應。進入你大腦的那一部分，尋找身體的感覺或情緒，這表明你的壓力正在上升：你的胃緊繃，或焦慮或恐慌的感覺。

通過注意這些反應，你可以避免魯莽行事。例如，當你收到一封煩人的郵件，你發現你很生氣，你可以暫緩回復直到你冷靜下來。在行動之前，用你的“注意”來識別這些衝動。

Don’t Let Stress Lead to Bad Decisions

It’s hard to think clearly when you’re under stress. Your blood pressure and heart rate rise, adrenaline and cortisol flood your body, and your survival instincts kick in — all of which interfere with decision making. To avoid making bad decisions when you’re stressed, pay careful attention to your physical symptoms.

We all have an inner “lookout” that helps us monitor our reactions. Tap into that part of your mind and look for physical sensations or emotions that indicate your stress level is rising: a tightness in your stomach or a feeling of anxiety or panic.

By noticing these reactions, you can hold yourself back from acting rashly. For example, when you get an annoying email, and you notice that you’re irritated, you can hold off on replying until you’ve calmed down. Use your “lookout” to recognize these impulses before you act on them.