During intense pain, anger, or disappointment, everything can feel final.

During intense pain, anger, or disappointment, everything can feel final. You may want to quit a job, end a relationship, say something cruel, or make a decision simply because you need the feeling to stop immediately. But emotion is a wave. It is real, yet it is not always a reliable adviser for long-term choices. Give yourself time. Sleep, take a walk, speak with someone trustworthy, and return to the decision when you are calmer. Temporary pain does not have to create a permanent consequence.