Wishes or wimps: Psychologist's tips

Sometimes we want something so much that we almost physically need it - but it doesn't always mean that it's a wish, not a wimp.

It's pretty hard to understand whether your wishes are real sometimes, because your emotions won't always tell you what's true.

Here are a few psychologist's tips on how to understand whether you are actually with something, or whether it's just a wimp.

Wishes

These are things you want or hope for, and they usually have some thought and importance behind them.

Wishes are like big dreams or goals. 

For example, wishing to travel the world, have a good job, or be healthy.

Whims

These are more like passing desires or sudden wants that aren't deeply meaningful or thought out. 

Whims are like fleeting wishes. 

For example, wanting a specific snack right now or a new toy because you saw it in a store.

How to differentiate

To figure out if something is a wish or a whim, you can ask yourself if it's something you've been thinking about for a while and if it's important to you in the long run. 

If it is, it's likely a wish. If it's something you suddenly feel like having without much thought, it's probably a whim. 

Understanding the difference can help you focus on what's truly important to you.

Conclusion

Ask yourself, whether you'd want this thing after a month, and if the answer is yes, then it's usually a true wish, not a wimp.
 

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• 29 September 2023

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