So, I have come to the conclusion that the word “want” in my brain has two closely related meanings.
- Something I want right now for the dopamine. Ex Ice Cream.
- Something that I want for my self long term. Ex to be healthy.
It is hard enough to organize my thoughts normally, but when I have competing wants like Ice Cream, vs to be healthy. It really sucks to have the same word for both.
Does anyone else feel this way? Is there other words that you use to help separated these ideas in your head?
Maybe “impulses” for short term, immediate gratification & “ambitions” for long-term, fulfillment-type goals?
You bring up something I hadn’t thought about before with “want” kinda meaning a couple different things. I like the idea of separating the different types out in your head.