The researchers Cristina Atance and Daniela O'Neill describe episodic…

The researchers Cristina Atance and Daniela O'Neill describe episodic future thinking as our ability to project ourselves into the future, essentially "pre-experiencing" something, much like we might recall a prior vacation or argument. But instead of remembering the past, the practice entails vividly imagining a future scenario, down to the explicit details-like what you'll be wearing for the work presentation, who will be in the room, and from which deli you'll order a sandwich afterward. This act turns our attention to those far-off rewards, and to what we could be doing now to make them more likely.

— from The Instruments (Awareness/Perception/Expectations)

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