**this is a revised version of an earlier post.
I read a daily devotion a few days ago. I receive this devotional by email every morning and I scan through it to see if I want to read the whole thing. I read this one on decision making in it’s entirety yet I did not heed it today.
Halt means stop. I did not.
H.A.L.T. is an acronym for many things I discovered. But there is only one which is important to me. This one revolves around decision making. When not to make a decision, to be exact. This acronym is often used during recovery from addiction. If there is a relapse, it is often because one of these was not considered.
Do not make important decisions during a weak moment. These are the four basic red flags of weak moments. Stop to think first.
H = HUNGRY
A = ANGRY
L = LONELY
T = TIRED
If I could add at least one more it would be P = PAIN as this one pertained to me this weekend. I am in a great deal of physical pain. PAIN just doesn’t work with H.A.L.T. although it clearly can cause poor judgment. But I am also very TIRED, mentally and physically.
Evaluate where you are in regards to an important decision. Think about how this decision will work on a good day or even several days from now. How will it affect others in your life?
Think before making a big decision. Definitely wait for a better time if necessary.
A lesson learned once…again. ♥️
Andi
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That first one had too many errors. 😬 It was bothering me.
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Perfectionist 😜
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Yeah. I have issues.
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I don’t judge you.
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I judge me enough for everyone.
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I most certainly definitely undeniably understand that! I do myself.
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Lol
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I still don’t judge you.
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🙂
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I hope you know I’m sincere and not overly nice.
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I know you are sincere.
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But you are nice and encouraging too
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Excellent advice! I have Degenerative Disc Disease in my spine. Pain is an everyday battle. As I age, I tend to take a lot more time in decision making. Sometimes that makes it easier, other times it’s hard. Well worded advice, Andi!
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Thanks, Bruce! And Happy Birthday!
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