Skipping regular checkups
Availability Bias
Don't assume you're healthy just because you haven't heard of someone close falling seriously ill.
Similar Situations
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
Regular trash disposal: An overflowing bin might subconsciously give permission for more mess.
Stanford Marshmallow Experiment
Exercise: Prioritize regular workouts over short-term comfort for long-term health and fitness.
Pain vs Boredom Experiment
Health and Wellness: Engaging in regular exercise and other activities to reduce boredom and improve overall well-being.
SMART Goals
Health Check-ups: Setting achievable goals for regular health check-ups can lead to better preventive care.
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
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
Reading: Skimming through all chapters or sections before delving into details.
Bannister Effect
Facing fear of failure: Learning how successful individuals handled failure helps you realize that setbacks are a stepping stone, not the end.
DunningâKruger Effect
Studying for Exams: Students who feel overconfident after skimming material can recognize the need for deeper learning.