Are You Making Data-Informed Decisions If You’re Ignoring This? | #95

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of incorporating personal data into decision-making processes and the consequences of relying solely on external sources.

You've been taught to trust the research, follow the data, and defer to the experts. And most of the time, that's reasonable advice. But there's a type of data most of us have been quietly trained to leave out of the equation—and it's the one that's most specific to you. In this episode, we look at why we default to external answers even when they can't actually give us what we're looking for, and what it costs us when we do. Find out why you're still exhausted and your biggest area for relief at mybreathingmind.com. My Breathing Mind Podcast is created for professionals navigating stress, burnout, and the journey back to themselves. All episodes are written and produced by Ruth Kao Barr, burnout specialist, leadership & wellbeing coach.

People in this episode

Host: Ruth Kao Barr

Topics covered

• data-informed decisions
• personal data
• external answers
• stress
• burnout
• wellbeing

Keywords

• data
• decision-making
• burnout
• stress
• wellbeing
• personal insights
• research

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