Taking Control of Your Time
Hidden Brain
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The Yes, Damn Effect
People tend to believe that they will have more time available in the future, leading them to overcommit to tasks and events. This bias results in individuals saying 'yes' to future commitments with the assumption that they will be less busy later on. However, when the time comes, they regret making these commitments, leading to what is known as the 'yes, damn' effect. To avoid falling into this trap, individuals should assess whether they could realistically do a task if it were today, before committing to doing it in the future.
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