Skipping regular checkups

Availability Bias

Availability Bias

Don't assume you're healthy just because you haven't heard of someone close falling seriously ill.

Similar Situations

Optimism Bias

Optimism Bias

Health-related choices: Understanding optimism bias can help you make better decisions about your health, such as maintaining a balanced diet and getting regular checkups, without assuming that you will naturally avoid health issues.
Broken Window Effect

Broken Window Effect

Regular trash disposal: An overflowing bin might subconsciously give permission for more mess.
Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

Exercise: Prioritize regular workouts over short-term comfort for long-term health and fitness.
Pain vs Boredom Experiment

Pain vs Boredom Experiment

Health and Wellness: Engaging in regular exercise and other activities to reduce boredom and improve overall well-being.
SMART Goals

SMART Goals

Health Check-ups: Setting achievable goals for regular health check-ups can lead to better preventive care.
Three R's of Growth

Three R's of Growth

Real Estate Agent: Maintain relationships with past clients through regular follow-ups, ask them to refer you to their friends and family, and collect online reviews to establish your credibility.
Decoy Effect

Decoy Effect

Online shopping: Understanding the decoy effect can help you make better purchasing decisions when shopping online, by evaluating products based on their merits rather than the presence of less attractive alternatives.
Breadth-First Search

Breadth-First Search

Reading: Skimming through all chapters or sections before delving into details.
Bannister Effect

Bannister Effect

Facing fear of failure: Learning how successful individuals handled failure helps you realize that setbacks are a stepping stone, not the end.
Dunning–Kruger Effect

Dunning–Kruger Effect

Studying for Exams: Students who feel overconfident after skimming material can recognize the need for deeper learning.