Fill in the Blanks Speakout B1, thirdOnline version 3b, making descisions by Irina Smith 1 life-changing full of affect make up your mind day-to-day The art of making decisions Our lives are decisions . There are small , decisions like what clothes to wear or what to have for dinner , and bigger decisions that will our future , like where you choose to live , or what career you decide to have . If you find it hard to , there are a few things that can help . 2 take away amount on focus get Focus the big issues Some scientists studying the brain have seen that all decisions - big or small - use the same of energy . We tired when we make decisions all day and this makes it difficult to on the important choices we need to make , at home or at work . When you the smaller decisions , you allow your brain to focus on the bigger problems . 3 reach option consequences involve select Don't fear the When trying to a decision , we often the easiest option , rather than the one which might be difficult or more effort . When you make an important choice , think of the option that will help you to develop as a person , rather than choosing the easy and missing an opportunity . 4 judgements consider disadvantages advantages following gut makes our mind Follow your instincts For some decisions , you might all the and , but at other times a quick decision is best . Our brain quick about people and situations all the time . We decide on a person's character within the first 100 milliseconds of seeing their face for the first time . After that , we don't usually change . It's the same for other decisions , too . Sometimes it is more difficult to make a decision if you think too much , and your gut instinct is the better choice . 5 for a while consider on course of action requires Sleep it Sometimes it makes sense to stop thinking about the decision and wait . In fact , if you're making a complex decision that you to different factors , research shows that allowing the brain to work on the problem while you're asleep often helps you decide on the best .
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