[[Notes]] - Topics: [[Problem-solving]] - People: [[Mel Robbins]] - Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjV6QJjOiZI --- ## Summary - If the decision will expand you, then the decision is yes - no matter how scary it is. - If the decision will shrink you, then the decision is no - no matter how safe it is. - Sometimes, there's an internal war between what your heart feels and what your head thinks. Actively listen to both. - Use those thoughts and feelings to inform your intuition. - [[Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect.]] - [[Brace for impact and make the decision anyway]]. - [[Your best life comes from living what's true for you, not from what's safe in the moment]]. ## Notes ### Intuition - Sometimes, there's an internal war between what your heart feels and what your head thinks. - You can use your brain for math and logic. For the actual feel of the decision, go inward and check with your heart and soul. - Actively listen to both your head and your heart. Use those thoughts and feelings to inform your intuition. - [[Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect.]] - "[[I sometimes feel that I am right. I do not know that I am.]]" ### Expansion and growth - [[Does the decision expand you, expand your future, or expand the possibilities of your life? If the answer is yes, then the decision is yes - no matter how terrifying it is.]] - If the decision will expand you, then the decision is yes - no matter how scary it is. - If the decision will shrink you, then the decision is no - no matter how safe it is. - Consider if the decision will expand your possibilities or shrink them; if it will raise your voice or silence you. ### Impact - The short-term impact to making an expansive decision can sometimes be terrifying. - [[Brace for impact and make the decision anyway]]. - The long-term impact of making a decision from your heart and soul - that is where your best life comes from. - [[Your best life comes from living what's true for you, not from what's safe in the moment]]. ## See also - [[Don't make permanent decisions based on temporary feelings]]. - [[The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood]].