When you have to make a hard decision with long-term consequences, trust your gut. Your feelings can tell you what your brain as a whole, not just your conscious rational part, has decided about the future well-being of you and yours. If it does not feel right, postpone indefinitely.
Where this rule of thumb can lead you astray, however, is when you are not feeling well for other reasons. When you are despondent about your plans and you want to scrap it all, first ask yourself whether this might be because you are currently sick or exhausted. Do not assume failure and give up on all of your prior efforts when all you really need is just a few days to recover.
You will be the most optimistic when you are healthy, rested, and untroubled. If you are not in that state, deliberately hold off on making any weighty decisions. Until you are feeling better, stick to plan and keep chugging.
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