- 01.07.2025
"Navigating Relationship Dynamics: What to Do When Your Values Don't Match Up"
And here’s something almost magical: the very act of looking forward to these simple rituals can bring comfort long before the ritual itself even happens. Psychologists call this the “anticipation effect,” and it’s why the thought of tomorrow’s morning coffee can help us sleep a little easier tonight. It’s as if our brains set aside a little cozy corner just for hope—a place where even thinking about familiar comforts can dial down anxiety and help us breathe more deeply.