What if doing more isn’t always the answer?
People increasingly favor ‘additive bias’ solutions, prioritizing more actions over simpler, subtractive fixes, according to a study published in Communications Psychology. Participants recommended activities like meditation instead of reducing stressors, illustrating a cultural tendency to overwhelm oneself. This mindset may hinder effective problem-solving and exacerbate issues like burnout and mental health struggles.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 11:40 UTC
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