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Ahlfeld also shared about the activity of the brain when it is under stress.
The brain, when we are under stress, tends to release cortisol, stress hormones,
that block the thalamus which processes stability to the frontal cortex in our brain
to make smart calm rational good decisions. But the amygdala somehow releases
stress that triggers our instant reflex to prevent us from dangerous choices.
However, there are numerous stressors that don’t need instant reflexes, this is
where we become shaky with our decision. Learning about how the brain works
when it comes to decision-making reminds me of the importance of applying the 7
habits of highly effective people. Sound choices are part of these habits. Learning
how stress endangers our decision makes me realize why we need to find channels
to calm down before finally arriving at sound decisions. Though this might be
difficult in all situations, practicing oneself habits of exercising calmness and
voicing out difficulties may be helpful to allow momentum for the brain to cool
down or support systems that are helpful in making rational decisions. Or aside
from calming oneself, training oneself to cope with stress by gradually going out of
the comfort zone and exploring activities that hold back from boxing oneself.
As the ending message of Ahlfeld states that “You did not decide to be
boring, but actually you can decide if your life is significant so make your decision”.
The power of decision-making will positively transcend by practicing habits of
deciding rational choices.