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9 Life-Changing Decisions That if Rushed Will Haunt You Forever
Take your time and you’ll thank yourself for in the future.
Life is full of make-or-mar moments that force each one of us to make decisions. And when it comes to these moments, rushing often feels like the best option.
We’re pressured by family, friends, society, circumstances, or even our own impatience to make rash decisions.
Yet, it’s these rushed decisions that often lead to some of the deepest regrets we carry throughout our lives.
Here are ten of the most important decisions that people make in a hurry that often lead to devastating consequences and regrets.
Falling in Love
Love is one of the most dangerous human emotions. It’s exhilarating and intoxicating. But it’s also something that can easily cloud your judgment if you rush into it.
In the initial stages of infatuation, people often confuse the intense emotions of early romance with true love.
According to research by psychologist Helen Fisher, the brain experiences a massive chemical surge during the early stages of romantic love—dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin flood the brain, creating a euphoric feeling similar to drug highs.
