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Why We're Mean to Our Future Selves (LIVE from Boston)

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Understanding Future Time Slack

This chapter explores the concept of 'future time slack,' highlighting the tendency to overcommit based on unrealistic expectations of future availability. It offers strategies for aligning present decisions with future well-being by assessing current desires and capabilities.

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