Meditate Awake

Stress can affect your ability to make decisions. In 2017, a study found that stressful experiences influence human decision making in ways that are far more complex than previously thought. Stress can create an internal bias towards habit, and against risk taking. So if you’re struggling with a big decision in your life but you’ve recently experienced significant stress, it might be a good idea to give yourself time to recover from that stress before you take the plunge one way or the other. Making important decisions during a time of stress might hold you back — because you’re more likely to choose the safe and familiar option, rather than the one that feels risky or intimidating. Focus on you first. And then choose your path.