say you want to buy a house, career change, overseas trip, etc.

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[–] 18 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Yeah: There's no rush, and anybody claiming otherwise is trying to scam you. Read everything twice. Don't sign anything you don't comprehensively understand, and don't hesitate to seek an expert opinion to help you understand it.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

    Pros and cons list, too. Wait a day or two after each item added. Remember how things turn out seldom match the picture in our heads.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 days ago

    Sleep on it

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  • [–] 2 points 3 days ago

    If after all the research and planning you're really truly down to a coin flip. Do it. Flip the coin and give yourself a day or two to see how you feel. It's often easier to assess your true feelings after the decision is made for you.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 days ago

    Make enabling changes well ahead of time to reduce anxiety so you can have managed emotions when deciding

    Where able, and to the extent matching what would be required:

    • adjust cost of living (e.g. living on your "what if" budget)
    • try out the commute
    • act like a tourist in your city
    • travel the same distance to a grocery store as you would

    You only need enough to feel you understand of the consequences of the decision. You'll make more realistic decisions and be less prone to grifters during the process.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 days ago

    The first time it pops in your head, do some research.

    The second time you think about, dig deeper into the details, and learn some more.

    If the third time you think about it, everything still seems to work out, go for it.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 days ago

    Remember that your subconscious brain is really good at complex decisions with multiple pros and cons. This means to make these kind of decisions talk it out, write out pros and cons or journal on it or whatever helps with conscious brain. But sleep on and rest on it. See what feels right. That's you subconscious brain doing is job.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 days ago (2 children)

    Jerk off. Post cum clarity is a real thing.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 days ago

    Consult the I Ching.

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