I love rational decisions.

I like making lists of pros and cons. I like weighing the evidence. I like understanding all the facts before making a decision.

But sometimes a rational decision is not the right decision for you.

Because there is information that doesn't fit neatly into a spreadsheet.

Your body knows things.

You might notice that your stomach tightens when you think about something.

Or that your whole body relaxes when you imagine another option.

You might not be able to explain why.

And because you can't explain it, you might dismiss it as irrational.

I used to think that was the sensible thing to do.

But the more I pay attention to my body, the more I realise that it is giving me information all the time.

This doesn't mean you should ignore facts and make every decision based on a feeling.

It means that your rational mind is not the only source of information you have.

Sometimes the most rational thing you can do is include the information your body is giving you.

You don't always need to know why something feels right or wrong before you take it seriously.

You can be curious about it.

You can listen.

And then you can make a decision with more of yourself in the room.