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How making fun weekend plans can actually ruin your weekend

  • Written by Selin Malkoc, Assistant Professor of Marketing, The Ohio State University
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Have you ever found yourself dreading a leisurely activity you had eagerly scheduled days or weeks in advance?

I first caught myself doing this a few years ago when I was traveling home to Turkey. I had excitedly made plans to meet up with some old friends. But to my surprise, as the date...

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