PRO TIP FOR BETTER DECISION MAKING

Mar 8th, 2013
Topics: The Big Show

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Here's a new trick to help you make better decisions.

--A study at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh found that if you distract yourself for just TWO minutes before you decide on something, you'll pick the smarter option.

--You just need a distracting activity that totally engages your mind, and lasts two minutes.  Like listening to an early BEATLES song, playing a turn on "Words With Friends", or eating an ice cream sandwich.

--The researchers say the two-minute break helps because your conscious mind gets stuck on little details.  But your UNconscious mind sees the bigger picture. 

--And even when you distract your conscious mind, your unconscious mind keeps working.  So when you get back to making the decision, the smarter pick should be more clear. 

(Source: NBC News)