Wishes or wimps: Psychologist's tips

29.09.2023 00:30
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23

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. 

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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.
 

Kate Yakimchuk Author: Kate Yakimchuk Editor internet resource


Content
  1. Wishes
  2. Whims
  3. How to differentiate
  4. Conclusion