For me, avoiding biases means a cognitive load which means I have to be vigilant which means I can’t relax. Perhaps when and if avoiding all/most of the foibles becomes second nature then it will be less of a load. I hope! :)
One approach could be to set priorities. “How important is it if I do this not-optimally? What are the consequences of cognitive biases leading me to a poor choice here?” and to be vigilant on the most important stuff, and let it go for lower priority things.
However, practice can help, and sometimes it is easier to catch oneself on tasks or issues of a smaller scale than on the big importart ones. So practicing on the lower priority ones can be useful.
Vigilance takes energy. Awareness...not as much. Maybe a shift toward developing awareness rather than vigilance could help.
For me, avoiding biases means a cognitive load which means I have to be vigilant which means I can’t relax. Perhaps when and if avoiding all/most of the foibles becomes second nature then it will be less of a load. I hope! :)
Would it be bad if you gave yourself time off for specific durations and/or activities?
One approach could be to set priorities. “How important is it if I do this not-optimally? What are the consequences of cognitive biases leading me to a poor choice here?” and to be vigilant on the most important stuff, and let it go for lower priority things.
However, practice can help, and sometimes it is easier to catch oneself on tasks or issues of a smaller scale than on the big importart ones. So practicing on the lower priority ones can be useful.
Vigilance takes energy. Awareness...not as much. Maybe a shift toward developing awareness rather than vigilance could help.
Ok, can you give an example of when you felt less relaxed, and the bias this helped you avoid?