Listen "Why Your Brain Betrays Past Decisions: Defeating the "Emotional U-Turn" and Self-Sabotage"
Episode Synopsis
Explores how people often second-guess their own past decisions, turning over old choices in their minds and wondering if they should have acted differently. It uses everyday situations—such as reconsidering a breakup, doubting a career move, or regretting a travel decision—to show how easily self-doubt creeps in. Over time, memories tend to get softened and edited, especially the unpleasant parts, which can distort our view and make previous decisions look harsher than they really were. This mental quirk often intensifies when someone feels lonely or uncertain, tempting them to rewrite history in a more comforting way. The core advice is to trust the clarity of your original reasoning rather than your current mood, so you don’t undo sensible choices under the sway of nostalgia or self-doubt.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/life_notesProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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