Summary:
- The article discusses how neuroscience can be applied to help individuals make better decisions. It highlights several tactics backed by neuroscience research that can train the brain to improve decision-making.
- One tactic is to slow down the decision-making process and engage in "mental contrasting" - visualizing the positive outcome of a decision as well as the potential obstacles. This helps activate different parts of the brain and leads to more thoughtful, deliberate decisions.
- Another tactic is to practice "cognitive reappraisal" - reframing a situation in a more positive light. This can reduce emotional responses that can cloud judgment and lead to impulsive decisions.