When a decision is based solely on emotion, it can lead to a poor outcome. This is
why it's important to use critical thinking as well. Some emotions can create a need
to act quickly on. Anger is one of these. When we're upset we have a desire to
quickly respond, which is exactly the opposite of what we should do. On the other
hand, empathy doesn't require this as much, because it demonstrates compassion.
Before I make emotion based decisions, I like to flip the script first (how would I like
be treated and heard if I was the other person). This has helped me greatly when
having difficult conversations & addressing concerns. It has also helped with how I
handle and respond to others. It's also important to recognize their emotional state
as well & respond in the most effective way. Communication is what brings your
thoughts to the table to share with others. If someone is lacking in communication,
their ideas and views can't be shared effectively and the message gets lost. I really
enjoyed Tony Robbins video on Emotional Involvement in Decision Making. He
shared some great insight on what influences our decisions and why.
