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A Slight Change of Plans

Your Future Self Needs Your Help Today

Nov 27, 2023
29:06
Snipd AI
Psychologist Hal Hershfield discusses the emotional connection we have to our future selves and the benefits of strengthening that connection. Learn how to strike a balance and build a better relationship with your future self, while also discovering new financial opportunities. Explore the challenge of feeling fear and negativity about the future and strategies to grapple with anxiety and uncertainty.
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Quick takeaways

  • Feeling connected to our future selves enhances financial well-being, ethical decision-making, and finding meaning in life.
  • Techniques like visualizing our future selves and using commitment devices help foster empathy and make decisions that benefit our future selves.

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The Importance of Empathizing with our Future Selves

Psychologist Hal Hirschfield discusses the emotional connection we have with our future selves and the benefits of strengthening that connection. People who feel connected to their future selves are more likely to save money, exercise more, make ethical decisions, and find a sense of meaning in their lives.

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