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Idiom: Cloud your judgement
It’s essential not to allow anything to cloud your judgement whenever you need to make a life or business decision.
You need to be calm and take an unbiased approach.
Never rush into a decision, and be sure to weigh all the possibilities before making your choice.
However, sometimes people cannot do this because something is clouding their judgement.
In the workplace, people’s emotions can lead them to make decisions without thinking about the consequences of their actions.
They might not think clearly due to being pressed for time or emotionally involved with the matter at hand or the people involved.
This will cause them immense stress, thus further clouding their judgement and perhaps even causing them to make bad decisions which will intensify the stress and strain, negatively influencing their personal life as well as their job performance.
When emotions take over, it’s difficult to think clearly and make the right decisions.
That is why you need to take a step back to ensure you are not emotionally involved in your business or life decisions.
The more time you spend making a decision, the better your judgment will be.
So, don’t rush into it.
Instead, think about the possible outcomes and weigh them before coming to a conclusion.
If you feel stressed, anxious, or emotionally involved, it can be hard to stay calm and unbiased.
It is imperative that you take precautions to prevent clouding your judgement.
Take a moment to calm down, step back and make an effort to emotionally remove yourself from the situation before making any big decisions.
Do these things to reduce stress and anxiety so they do not cloud your judgement.
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