Making a decision often comes with mental stress, because one wrong choice can lead to deep regret. Everyone wants to make wise decisions, but instincts, emotions, or external influences can lead to biased judgment. So when is the best time to make a decision?
Morning is better than night. That’s because the brain, which processes and stores the day’s memories, requires more energy at night, and sleep-inducing hormones are released, which can cloud your judgment.
It’s also best to avoid making decisions when you’re too full or too hungry. When you’re full, you may become unintentionally generous, and when you’re hungry, appetite-related hormones can cause you to act impulsively. Most importantly, it’s ideal to decide when you’re emotionally stable. When you’re angry, your nervous system becomes overstimulated, which makes your body tense and reduces your self-control, leading to poor decisions.
In reality, there’s no such thing as a perfect decision. The outcome often depends on what you do afterward. But before making any decision—especially an important one—it helps to pause and check your own physical and emotional state. Wouldn’t it be wise to avoid letting unnecessary factors cloud your judgment?