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Future Time Illusions: The 'Yes, Damn' Effect
People often overestimate their future availability, believing they will have more time a month from now compared to today, leading them to agree to commitments they cannot fulfill. This cognitive bias causes stress and disappointment when deadlines arrive. A practical strategy suggests evaluating future commitments by determining if one could undertake the same task today; if not, it is wise to decline the future obligation, as busyness is unlikely to decrease over time.