They say the anticipation of a stressful event is often worse than the event itself. But, is the opposite true?
The research says it might be! Humans can experience more positive emotion and well-being by anticipating future positive events than by experience the events themselves.
Chances are you’re doing one, but not the other.
Be honest… you likely dread future stressed events like a pro. But, if you’re like me, you don’t intentionally plan future positive events, so we can enjoy the anticipation between now and then.
The classic example that Tim Ferris loves to reference is the benefit of planning a future vacation to improve the moment. If you want to experience more positive emotion in 2026, it might be time to put something on the calendar.
3/10/26 WOD
DEUCE Athletics GPP
Complete 4 rounds of the following:
10 Zercher Squats
Complete 3 rounds for quality of:
10 DB Lateral Roller Lunges (ea)
12 Copenhagen Planks (ea)
16 Plank to Pillars
For Time
30-20-10
DB Hang Power Cleans
Double Unders
DEUCE Garage GPP
Make 3 attempts at the following cluster for load:
2 Front Squats
-Rest :15:
1 Front Squats
-Rest :15-
1 Front Squat
Then, AMRAP 5
Max Meters Row @ 65%
Immediately into the following for time:
[AMRAP 5 Score]
Finisher: 2x 12 1-Arm DB OH Sit Up (ea)