How do emotions influence your decision-making abilities?

You need to reach emotional neutral stage in order to make effective decision. You need to wait if you are emotionally charged and if you are mentally ready then only make a decision. The objective should be to forsee overall impact of the decision.

Já passei por situa??es que levo como exemplo até os dias atuais... tinha um certo momento da minha carreira que eu fazia meus follow ups de pendências através de e-mail após as 16h e no dia seguinte, com a "mente fresca" percebia que algumas das cobran?as foram exageradas... após alguns dias assim, tomei a decis?o de n?o enviar esse tipo de mensagem ao final de um dia de trabalho e deixava para fazer no outro dia de manh?. Foi a melhor escolha e sempre aconselho a fazer dessa forma!

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Emotions are what makes us human. Both emotional high and emotional low state deeply influence the ability to take decisions. In order to take a decision, you don't regret in future, avoid taking any decision until you reach emotional neutral. It is always a good idea to take a step back and analyze the situation before deciding. Decisions made in an emotionally altered state simply amount to a reactionary response to a situation.

>Stress does affect the ability of decision making in an adverse way. >Stress can induce bias, indecisiveness or in long term fatigue. >A cooler and stress free mind can make better interpretations and hence better quality of decision making.

Im Zustand von Stress befindet sich das Gehirn in einem überlebensmodus. Die Reaktion ist auf Kampf, Flucht oder Starre ausgerichtet. Sinnvolle Entscheidungen lassen sich in einem solchen Zustand nicht treffen.

High emotional intelligence enables better recognition and understanding of emotions, both in ourselves and others. This awareness allows for more empathetic and effective decision-making.

One's emotional intelligence nurtures other people's EI; it's a virtuous circle that helps enhance interaction with other people, trigger openness, and unleash honest feedback. This process can help uncover otherwise hidden information or untold truths, which understanding can be critical to an informed decision-making.

Emotionale Intelligenz beinhaltet nach meinem Verst?ndnis vor dem Erkennen, die Emotion wirklich zu fühlen - anstatt sie zu unterdrücken. Das erst erm?glicht uns, eine Emotion zu erkennen und zu verstehen - und uns auch in andere Menschen einfühlen zu k?nnen.

Emotions can significantly influence decision-making. Positive emotions like excitement and optimism can lead to impulsive or risk-taking behavior, while negative emotions like fear and anger can result in overly cautious or avoidant choices. Recognizing and managing these emotions is crucial for making rational and balanced decisions.

Mood congruence is, in my view, one of the most important factors that a person should take into account while making a decision. A person with a high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) is likely to experience mood swings over the day and should think about whether they are in an extreme mood scenario before acting. If that's the case, putting your thoughts in writing will help you think clearly and make an informed choice. This is comparable to the instruction we receive in schools: never write an email while extremely upset since it won't be professional.

We all are influenced by emotions, which is quite normal for human beings, while taking a decision we must surely ensure that our decision is not driven by emotions, rather influenced with sensitivity, as being sensitive is a balanced approach considering concerns for all rather individual emotions. Therefore emotional regulation will help in taking wise and suitable decisions with sensitivity.

The ability to regulate emotions ensures that they don’t overpower our decision-making process. Techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and reflective practices can help maintain emotional balance.

In my experience, one of the most powerful things we can do to begin making better decisions immediately is develop the ability to recognise when we are not 'decision fit' (due to hunger, anger, tiredness, sickness etc) and get into the habit of delaying making decisions when we are in such a state. As human beings, our emotions will always fluctuate; but we are also able to 'think about our thoughts' and develop the ability to realise when we are not 'feeling like ourselves' or temporarily 'out of sorts' due to anger etc. This one simple habit can help us avoid the negative consequences of decisions that are a product of mood/temporary emotional state; rather than actual goals, values and objectives.