Sleep on it
When facing important decisions while emotional
Understanding the Rule
Delay important decisions to gain perspective and allow emotions to settle. Sleep provides psychological distance that clarifies thinking and reveals what matters.
What Happens When You Break It
Deciding while emotional leads to regrettable choices, missing important factors, decisions driven by temporary feelings, and outcomes that later seem obviously wrong.
Benefits of Following This Rule
Sleeping on decisions provides clarity, settles emotions, reveals better options, prevents regret, identifies what truly matters, and improves decision quality.