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The decisions we make
By Elizabeth Dangerfield
The new year is well and truly over, and most Australians are back to their normal lives. Which is another way of saying that the vast majority of people have given up on their New Year resolutions. It is a pity that many people give up their resolutions so easily, as they can provide a fork in the road leading to better outcomes.
Why is it that we don’t choose to do what we know is good for us? I think we all know the answer to that – it is all too difficult! It is easy to succumb to short-term gratification and give in to our basic human nature.
"We may impulsively act on our most basic instincts and be swayed by our prejudices and fears. We may rationalise our choices or, if we are conscientious, base them on the best available evidence. Our individual choices are important and can change the world. Each is a fork in the road."
Elizabeth Dangerfield
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