BBC Bitesize’s three top tips for making big decisionspublished at 16:19 British Summer Time
When 16 and 17-year-olds – as well as those a lot older – arrive at the ballot box at the next general election, they’ll have a big choice to make.
Luckily, our colleagues at BBC Bitesize have come up with three top tips to help make sure you’re in the right frame of mind to take the best decision.
1 – Save your brain’s bandwidth
This means removing the small choices in your life so that your brain is able to focus on the bigger ones.
GP Dr Radha Modgil explains: “Scientists have learned that whether it’s a decision about what pair of socks to put on, or which house to buy, our brains will use the same amount of energy on each choice.”
2 – Fuel up
It’s important to keep your brain’s fuel at optimum levels too.
“If you’re very hungry, neurotransmitters can’t be produced, which results in communication between the brain’s 86 billion neurons breaking down,” Dr Modgil says.
This means cutting down on treats like biscuits, to make room for slow-releasing carb breakfasts like porridge, as well as plenty of water.
3 – Ask a friend
People often opt for the safest option rather than one which could have a positive impact, because they worry about what they will lose through a big life change.
So, to counter safer choices, Dr Modgil has this advice – speak to a friend who isn’t afraid to tell you what they really think.
