October 24, 2013

A cognitive exercise to make better choices

Some years ago, I had read this method.

By cognitive, I mean state of mind when we are not making automatic choices, but are following some specific conscious thoughts.

A psychologist suggested, every minute you can zero in on Two Choices from multiple choices.

Once you have zeroed in on two choices, you have to decide one of it which may be looking better.

This is like saying: ______ is better than _______.

Standing up is better than sleeping.

Walking is better than sitting.

Doing it now is better than doing it later.

Etc. there can be many such examples.

But the point is : You have to force thinking process to frame clear cut two choices. Then, it is easier to choose one of it.

Haresh Raichura
24/10/13