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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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Making Decisions Based on Present Self, Instead of Future Self

Humans struggle to imagine their future selves and what they may want or need./nInstead of worrying about the future, focus on whether something is enjoyable or beneficial in the present./nConsider whether an opportunity is a good fit in the present moment rather than trying to predict whether it will be in the future.

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