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Why We Fantasize More About Winning Money When We’re Stressed

by Jose | Apr 18, 2026 | Emotional & Symbolic Psychology

There are moments when it happens almost without you noticing: You feel tired, overwhelmed, with too many things on your mind… and suddenly, that thought appears: What if everything changed? It’s not just about imagining winning money.It’s about imagining a way out....

Why imagining winning the lottery can improve your mood

by Jose | Apr 18, 2026 | Emotional & Symbolic Psychology

You are in the shower, walking, or about to sleep, and suddenly the thought appears. What if everything changed tomorrow? It is not a plan, it is not a strategy, it is a scene. You picture the moment, the decisions, even how you would feel. And what is interesting is...