Sleep on it
You've heard it said before when making a decision. The words, "I'll sleep on it.". While I sometimes feel like it is an excuse, this has been something I've personally used more and more. You have to remove yourself from the situation sometimes, and sleeping on it does just that.
Lets take buying electronics into consideration, say oh - a new tv. You've been wanting it for a while - the big flat screen to replace your old one. You find a deal on the tv you've been wanting, it's a short sale and the salesman is trying to talk you into it. He wants you to commit right now to get the deal... Don't do it! This is when you sleep on it.
Take into account the amount of time that you'll own that tv. A year? two? three? Should you really buy it without looking around? There will be another sale, even though they will never admit it. If it is on sale once, it will be on sale again.
When making a big decision, one that will affect your life for any period of time... sleep on it. You'll be glad you did.
