Have you ever agreed to do something in the future just because it seems a long time from now? You might think, “Well, I’m too busy at the moment but I’ll have more time six months from now.” If so, you might be interested to know that it’s a common cognitive bias that even has a name. The “Yes…Damn” Effect. In other words, you say yes in the moment but when the day arrives you say, “Damn! Why did I agree to that?”