Most decision mistakes don’t come from poor logic.
They come from making choices while uncentered.
On the surface, the decision looks reasonable.
Later, it costs you.
Time. Energy. Credibility. Peace.
What Being Centered Actually Means
Being centered means your internal state is stable.
You are not pulled by urgency.
You are not reacting to pressure.
You are not compensating for discomfort.
When you are centered:
- decisions feel grounded
- timing feels clean
- follow-through requires less effort
Why Uncentered Decisions Seem Fine at First
When people are uncentered, they often feel a strong need to resolve something.
Disorientation creates discomfort.
Action relieves that discomfort temporarily.
This creates the illusion of clarity.
But the relief is short-lived.
The Hidden Costs of Deciding While Uncentered
Decisions made while uncentered often lead to:
- second-guessing
- revisiting the decision later
- over-explaining or justifying
- emotional residue after action
The cost is not always visible immediately.
It accumulates.
Why High Performers Are Especially Vulnerable
High performers are trained to act.
They are rewarded for speed, decisiveness, and momentum.
This makes it easy to bypass centeredness.
As pressure increases, the temptation to decide early increases.
This is when alignment quietly slips.
Everyday Decisions Carry the Same Risk
This isn’t limited to leadership or business.
Uncentered decisions show up as:
- agreeing when you meant to pause
- ending things abruptly
- committing before you’re ready
- speaking when silence would have helped
Later, people say:
“That didn’t feel right, but I did it anyway.”
Centeredness Is the Gatekeeper
Alignment does not come first.
Centeredness does.
You cannot be aligned if you are not centered.
Containment is what restores centeredness.
It allows pressure to settle before action.
A Simple Rule to Prevent Costly Decisions
Before deciding, ask:
- Do I feel grounded in my body right now?
- Is urgency pushing me?
- Would I make the same decision after resting?
If the answer is no, wait.
Waiting is not weakness.
It is discipline.
The Takeaway
Speed without centeredness creates hidden costs.
Decisiveness without containment creates rework.
When you are centered, decisions hold. When you are not, they leak energy.
Center first.
Then choose.
Private Advisory Invitation:
For individuals making high-stakes decisions who want to remain centered, aligned, and steady under pressure, private advisory sessions are available by appointment only.
Email Flavio@HealerShaman.com with the subject line “Private Advisory Inquiry.”
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