By understanding the hidden psychology behind our decision-making we can have more confidence in our choices and make smarter decisions in life and work.
We make hundreds of decisions every day. Most we hardly think about whilst others we agonise over for a long time.
So how do we decide? What goes through our minds when we make decisions, and how can we know when to trust our intuition? Research from the fields of neuroscience and psychology is uncovering the underlying mental processes that shape our decision-making, helping us understand the two systems, one automatic and one controlled, that drive all our daily choices.
The automatic system, the unconscious mind, plays a key role in all our choices. Knowing how it works and how it can be influenced is a critical to making good decisions. Learn how hidden influences can throw us off course, and how tuning into our instincts can help us make better decisions and avoid common pitfalls and mistakes.
Your intuition can be fooled though, so we also need to check our thinking, apply critical reasoning, and keep a wide perspective to correct for biases and ensure our decisions are thoughtful. By managing energy and attention and learning our how minds work, we can regret less, make better choices and be more thoughtful in life and work.