Is It Fear or Excitement? How to Catch It Before You Commit

Fear and excitement feel a lot alike in the body. The racing heart, the urgency, the pressure to act quickly. But if you cannot tell which one you are feeling in the moment, you are more likely to make decisions you regret later, either saying no too soon or saying yes too fast.

In this episode, I am unpacking how fear and excitement impact our judgment and why slowing down just enough to catch what you are feeling can change everything. I will walk you through how your brain processes pressure, the myths that trip us up, and what it looks like to pause before committing to a decision you might not actually want.

In This Episode, I’ll Cover:

1. Why fear and excitement feel so similar in high-pressure moments
2. The myths that cause smart people to misread their emotions
3. How to create space between emotion and action so you can lead more clearly

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