Health & fitness
DunningâKruger Effect
People who think they "know enough" about diet and exercise might be more open to learning from trained professionals.
Similar Situations
Gambler's Fallacy
Health and fitness: Knowing the gambler's fallacy can help you avoid assuming that recent progress or setbacks will predict your future success in achieving health and fitness goals.
SWOT Analysis
Personal Fitness Planning: Understanding strengths (dedication to exercise), weaknesses (limited time for workouts), opportunities (new fitness trends), and threats (health issues) can inform a more effective fitness plan.
Five Whys
Health and fitness: Investigating the causes of setbacks in a workout routine or diet to achieve fitness goals.
Self-Serving Bias
Health and Fitness: Understanding that success in fitness comes from a combination of factors (diet, training, rest) can reduce frustration and enhance motivation during setbacks.
Pareto Principle
Health and fitness: Focusing on the most effective exercises or dietary changes that yield the majority of health benefits.
Hedonic Treadmill
Fitness Journey: Recognizing that the excitement of achieving fitness goals may fade can help you focus on enjoying the process and forming healthy habits instead of just the end result.
Stanford Marshmallow Experiment
Exercise: Prioritize regular workouts over short-term comfort for long-term health and fitness.
SMART Goals
Fitness: Setting specific, measurable goals for exercise can help improve overall fitness levels.
Optimism Bias
Fitness goals: Recognizing optimism bias can help you set realistic fitness goals and expectations, accounting for potential challenges or setbacks.
Pessimism Bias
Fitness goals: Recognizing pessimism bias can help you set realistic and achievable fitness goals, maintaining a positive outlook on your progress and potential improvements.