Planning a future vacation can make you just as happy as being on vacation, sometimes even happier. Research shows that planning positive future events, like trips or time with loved ones, brings us great joy.
Scientists have studied this with brain imaging. When people imagined happy events, a part of their brain that controls reward and future thinking became more active. This activity was connected to greater feelings of well-being. Another study found that people planning a trip were happier before it than after it. In short, looking forward to a trip may matter more than the memories, one psychologist(心理学家) says.
Why do we enjoy planning so much? For one thing, our bodies react as if we are already there. When we think about a beach and a cool drink, we feel relaxed and happy. For another, planning helps humans control their emotions. It is part of our nature.
Planning also connects us with others. We feel good when we share our plans with family and friends. Besides, having goals itself brings happiness. Well-being comes not just from achieving goals, but also from making progress toward them. However, experts warn us not to spend too much time living in the future.
Good news: it does not take a luxury trip to feel the benefits. Simple plans like dinner with a friend, a workout class, or walking the dog can also bring joy. One way to plan well is to make plans that match our values. Planning should help us manage our emotions, not escape the present. So start planning something you love today, and your brain will thank you.
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