We live in a world of "instant." Instant messages, instant gratification, and the pressure to make instant decisions. But there is a growing movement—often tagged as —that suggests our best work and healthiest choices happen when we simply stop and sleep on it.
The Power of the Pause: Why You Should "Wait Until Tomorrow"
Waiting isn't always procrastination. Sometimes, it’s the highest form of discipline.
If you want something non-essential, wait until tomorrow. If the urge is still there, buy it.
We’ve all sent an email in the heat of the moment that we later regretted. By applying the "wait until tomorrow" rule to difficult conversations or stressful tasks, you allow your nervous system to reset. Scientific studies on affective forecasting suggest we are poor judges of how we will feel in the future; a night of sleep provides the emotional distance needed for clarity. 2. The Incubation Effect
Write that spicy response or the "big idea" pitch, but keep it in your drafts until morning.