💡 CheatCode #149: The 48-Hour Rule
Don’t judge a decision while your brain is inflamed.
“Feelings are real, but they are not reliable advisors.” -1% CheatCode
ADHD emotional waves are intense and short-lived—but we often make permanent decisions in the middle of a temporary storm. The 48-Hour Rule is simple: if you’re flooded, frustrated, or overwhelmed, wait 48 hours before making a decision with long-term consequences.
Related Study:
Neuroscience from Stanford shows that emotional arousal reduces cognitive accuracy by up to 40%—but returns to baseline within 24–48 hours.
Why It Works:
✅ Protects relationships, money, and opportunities
✅ Prevents regret-driven choices
✅ Gives space for logic to catch up to emotion
✅ Creates psychological safety during storms
✅ Builds emotional maturity and restraint
Today’s Challenge:
If something feels urgent and emotional today, put a 48-hour hold on the decision.
Final Thought:
You don’t think the same way in the storm as you do in the sun.
”Pause the impulse. Protect the future.” -1% CheatCode