We're often told to listen to our "gut instinct" or "first instinct" when making a choice, but that may lead you down the wrong path. Dozens of studies over 70 years have showed going with your first instinct was often not smart, an analysis by the American Psychological Association found: People tended to trust their first instincts more than they should have and they were reluctant to change their minds.
In most cases, if you take the time to analyze the problem, you have a more thoughtful response — and that response doesn't always align with your initial instinct. So what should you do the next time you have to make a big decision? Think about your thinking. Follow the link below to learn how to put this theory into practice. |
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