Tip #92 - Avoid the Ostrich Effect

<p>The Ostrich Effect is a cognitive bias happens when we make the decision (consciously or unconsciously) to avoid information even in cases where that information could lead to a positive outcome overall.</p> <p>It was originally coined to describe the tendency of stock market investors to check the stock market often when markets are performing well and actively avoid checking when they are not.&nbsp;</p> <p>More related to our health and wellness, it can show up as:</p> <ul> <li>avoiding going to the doctor to avoid a potentially negative health diagnosis</li> <li>avoiding the scale after a vacation to avoid seeing a potential weight gain</li> <li>putting off keeping a food journal to avoid seeing any eating patterns that may make us feel bad about ourselves</li> </ul> <p>Though it can be tempting to run away from potentially bad news, in the long run, we’re almost always better off knowing where we stand and how we can improve.</p> <p>So how can we help ourselves and avoid the tendency to stick our heads in the sand?</p> <p>And where can it actually be beneficial to practice the Ostrich Effect?</p> <p>Listen to today's episode to find out.</p> <p>_____________________________________</p> <p>Find more from Willpower Not Required and Fired Up Fitness: <a href="https://firedupfitness.ca/"><u>https://firedupfitness.ca/</u></a></p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknO0eGWZt4WitWP3fMq6WA"><u>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknO0eGWZt4WitWP3fMq6WA</u></a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/firedupfitnesscoaching"><u>http://instagram.com/firedupfitnesscoaching</u></a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/firedupfitnesscoaching"><u>https://www.facebook.com/firedupfitnesscoaching</u></a></p> <p>[episode music courtesy of purple-planet.com]</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willpowernotrequired/message