Why Your Brain Keeps Prioritizing ‘Now You’ Over ‘Future You’—and How to Rewire It
Imagine a version of yourself that’s living ten years from now. What does this "Future You" look like? Perhaps they're surrounded by family, smiling in their dream home, or maybe they've finally started that novel they've always talked about. Yet, despite these shiny prospects, when it comes to the practicalities of reaching these goals, many find themselves a bit...stuck. Why does this happen? Welcome to the quirky dance between psychology and our aspirational goals—a mix of hopes, dreams, and sometimes, the undeniable fact that the long-term just feels too far away to tackle today.
