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Mind | Research: Why People Will Pay a Premium to Complete a Task Sooner
While traditional economic theory suggests postponing payments and seeking immediate financial gain, people often prefer to complete tasks sooner — even if it means incurring a cost. This is driven by the psychological relief of finishing a goal, a concept known as “cognitive closure”. It does feel good to check things off our list. So, one application of this would be to consider how the mental burden of unfinished tasks might be affecting your life.
Body | 6 Sunday Habits to Prepare for Tackling the Week Ahead
Brett shares six key habits to adopt each Sunday that will help you be more organized and prepared for the coming week. However, the larger point to be made is how we’re thinking about what the week should look like and planning accordingly. While his suggestions are practical, our best planning should be less about being productive and more toward meaning, purpose and transformation. In other words, ask yourself, what would make this week most beneficial?
Soul | Lighten My Load or Strengthen My Back
When facing life’s hardest trials, we can ask God to either “lighten our load” (bring relief) or “strengthen our back” (give us the strength to endure). Both prayers are valid, and God may respond in different ways. But whether God lightens your load or strengthens your back, both responses are meant to draw you closer to Him. This is the outcome of each: a deeper dependence on Him and greater spiritual growth.