Recent research suggests that we make better decisions when we use our unconscious mind as well as our conscious mind. Our unconscious mind is not limited to thinking about one or two things at a time. After generating different options, put the piece of paper away and go do something else. Watch a movie; read a book; or literally sleep on it - go to sleep for the night.
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Updated: July 19, 2006
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