How many times have you taken one step too far, only to regret not pausing earlier to assess your actions or direction? Maybe you made one more cut and ruined the carving, or delivered an extra hammer blow only to discover that the resistance you encountered was a water pipe behind the drywall. Or perhaps you said one word too many, turning a disagreement into a full-blown argument
Sometimes, our motivation to “just get things done” can cause us to make poor decisions. We overrule the voice in our heads that says, “Hold up a sec. Is this what we should be doing right now?” That voice is often the sound of our subconscious, which may have spotted warning signs that our conscious mind is either unaware of or has dismissed. We can save ourselves some unnecessary grief if we pause for a minute and ask – “Why am I feeling doubt about this?”
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