Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
January 22, 2020
It’s not a surprise that the quality of our decisions is highly variable based on a lot of factors such as:
Studies show that even those at the highest level of quality decisions makers are influenced by these factors. For example, let’s take experienced judges who are supposed to make the soundest decisions, weighing all the evidence, and filtering it through a logical lens that abides by the current law.
A study in 2011 showed that experienced judges were 65% more likely to grant in favor of parole if the decision was being made immediately after breakfast or lunch. The researchers hypothesize that when we are physically and mentally depleted, we tend to defer making decisions until later.
Yes, the term “hangry” is a real thing, and we tend to make more carefully considered decisions and make more determined efforts when are blood sugar is under control.
When we are forced to make a ton of decisions in a row, we tend to start deferring. A short break can help us refocus our efforts. Try a midday workout class, a fueling nutrient-dense lunch, a walk outside, or a quick 3 minutes in a full-body Cryotherapy unit
There are many cognitive strategies to help refocus us. Download Insight Timer for thousands of short meditations that can help guide you when needed.
And lastly, if you want to read an incredible book by the king of willpower research, check out Dr. Ray Baumeister’s, “Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength”.
Brian Durbin is the Co-Founder of Synchronicity and Directory of Programming. He has been involved in the fitness and well-being industry for over 20 years, including a previous owner/operator opportunity with Fitness Together in Mount Pleasant, a national spokesperson role for Fitness Together and eventually owning his own company, Develop Fit LLC, an executive coaching and personal training business in Mount Pleasant. He now brings his wealth of wellness and business experience along with his passion for organizational psychology, motivation theory, fitness, and nutrition to help Synchronicity members uncover the energy, focus, and vibrancy they know is possible in their lives.
Synchronicity is a subsidiary of Modern Minds, a non-profit organization dedicated to treating and empowering mental health and wellbeing. We often partner together to offer truly integrative care for Modern Minds clients, Synchronicity members and the greater Lowcountry community.
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