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The psychology behind treating yourself

After a long day at work, cooking may be the last thing on our minds. With the added benefit of a...

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15.10 22 Jan 2026


The psychology behind treating yourself


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15.10 22 Jan 2026


After a long day at work, cooking may be the last thing on our minds. With the added benefit of a home-cooked meal and none of the effort, takeaways have fast become a way for us to save time, but few realized just how effective they were in cheering us up.

A study carried out by scientists from Anglia Ruskin University reveals that it is the most effective method to cheer up or console us after an intense day at work.

But beyond takeaways, why do we feel the need to ‘treat ourselves’ when things don’t quite go the way we planned and most of all, when they do?

Chartered Clinical Psychologist Dr Clare Kambamettu joins Seán to discuss.


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