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Is it possible to miss the present? Introducing the concept of ‘nowstalgia’ 💭 Nowstalgia is a common but underrecognized feeling. It describes the sentimental longing for the present moment, driven by awareness of its inherent fragility, ephemerality, or transience. Unlike nostalgia, which looks backward, nowstalgia arises while the cherished people or experiences are still here. 📝 Naming emotions can improve well-being. Research suggests that putting feelings into words h

This week, we’ve picked three short lessons that we think you’ll enjoy, from the folks over at A Little Wiser.

Popular psychology myths don’t always hold up. Ego depletion struggles to replicate, learning styles show little benefit, habits lack fixed timelines, multitasking varies, and 10,000 hours oversimplifies expertise.