Both in personal life and professional settings, people frequently find themselves continuing with unappealing tasks despite the availability of more enjoyable and equally efficient alternatives. Studies indicate that this phenomenon, known as entrenchment, occurs because repeatedly engaging in an activity hinders the contemplation of superior options, thereby increasing the likelihood of persisting with it. Although nobody wishes to persist excessively with less effective methods, research has identified several reasons behind this behavior. One key factor is that individuals tend to over-rely on a familiar solution once it has been learned, attempting to use it for future challenges even when more creative solutions are available…
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