10 Psychological Distance Tricks You Will Think Are Magic Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)

[Manuel Tavares]

10 Psychological Distance Tricks You Will Think Are Magic
Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)
https://rayviolet.blogspot.com/2022/11/10-psychological-distance-tricks-you.html

Are you a person who procrastinates when faced with overwhelming tasks? Do you find it difficult to stick to a diet, or perhaps you are a compulsive shopper? Have you ever expressed something you later regretted? Are you contented or disappointed with your life? If any of the above rings true for you, then psychological distance tricks could help.

What Is Psychological Distancing?

‘Psychological distance is the space between us, events, objects, and people.’

Research shows we respond in different ways to events, objects, or people, depending on how close or far away they are.

For instance, imagine you have accepted an invitation to a wedding you don’t want to attend. In the first scenario, the wedding date is next year; in the second scenario, next week. The event is the same with the same attendees, location, dress code, etc. Only the timing has changed...
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