You do learn some interesting things from the AARP bulletins and in this particular case, the knowledge was immediately understood and recognized.
The article was about retirement planning and one of the tips was about thinking over any purchases very carefully. A study of the process involved indicated that when viewing something that is desired, a part of the brain called the nucleus accumbens processes the pleasant sensations. When viewing the price tag, another part called the insular cortex, or insula, is the naysayer that creates the conflict or guilt.
So this is likely why I made the decision today to buy what I needed for the main computer after 6 months of waffling. My insula has been compromised by Chantix. Had I not missed my afternoon dosage, maybe I would’ve bought the Mac.
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