The Power of Prepaying and Girl Math

Prepaying for vacations or expenses helps in committing to the experience and avoiding the disappointment of paying at the end. This method can also help in shunning the guilt of overspending during the trip. Additionally, 'girl math' refers to justifying purchases or experiences in a way that makes them seem like earning rather than spending. However, the sunk-cost fallacy can lead people to engage in activities they don't enjoy just because they've already paid for it. It is important to separate the decision to pay from the decision to partake in an experience for maximum enjoyment and self-care.

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