Hobbies and Interests: Knowing that the novelty of a new hobby may diminish can encourage you to commit to activities you genuinely enjoy and develop a deeper passion for them over time.

Returning to Work After a Break: Parents or career changers can ease back into work without feeling unqualified.

Hobbies and interests: Knowing the sunk cost fallacy can help you decide whether to continue or abandon a hobby, without being swayed by the resources you've already invested.

Hobby Selection: SWOT analysis can guide individuals in choosing hobbies by evaluating their interests and skills (strengths), potential time constraints (weaknesses), opportunities for social engagement, and potential threats to sustaining the hobby.

Hobbies and Leisure Activities: When choosing how to spend leisure time, consider the immediate enjoyment, the skills or experiences gained in the medium term, and the long-term fulfillment and passion.

Moving to a New City or Country: Past relocations might have been tough, but each place brings new opportunities. You’re not stuck in old patterns.

Pursuing higher education: Seeing friends or co-workers complete degrees or certifications, especially later in life, can break your own mental barrier toward returning to school.

Personal organization: Decluttering and organizing the few items or areas that contribute the most to overall orderliness.

Home organization: Applying DFS to declutter and organize one room or area of your home before moving on to the next can lead to a more thorough and efficient process.

Social activism: Advocating for justice and fairness without resorting to abuse of power or authority.