{"id":72326,"date":"2026-06-02T12:39:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/?p=72326"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:39:43","slug":"gilovich-adventures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/gilovich-adventures\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Red Psychologist Offers Five Tips to Optimize Summer Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">According to Prof. Tom Gilovich, there are some key components to making a trip memorable long after you return home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"rkv-gutter-bottom-quarter\">By <strong><em>Cornellians<\/em> staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustration by\u00a0<strong>Shea Oleksa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: These visuals originally appeared in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/cornell-university_5-ingredients-for-an-unforgettable-adventure-activity-7467553156248502274-ndBt?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAfzSWUBitNJZnfozRlZehTaI601wdguyfE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn post<\/a>\u00a0from the University.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Psychology professor <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/psychology.cornell.edu\/thomas-d-gilovich\">Tom Gilovich<\/a> has spent decades studying how people make decisions, and the costs\u2014social, mental, economic, and more\u2014of those judgments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among his core findings: that happiness is best derived by <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/gilovich-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spending one&#8217;s resources on experiences<\/a> rather than material things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irene Blecker Rosenfeld Professor of Psychology, he leads the Gilovich Judgment and Belief Lab\u2014JabLab for short\u2014and co-directs the\u00a0Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics and Decision Research. <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/0049_13_021-A-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Prof. Tom Gilovich\" class=\"wp-image-30313 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/0049_13_021-A-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/0049_13_021-A-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/0049_13_021-A-768x960.jpg 768w, 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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/1-reflection-1024x1006.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of a pen and a journal open to a spread with drawings of nature.\" class=\"wp-image-72320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/1-reflection-1024x1006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/1-reflection-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/1-reflection-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/1-reflection-632x621.jpg 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/1-reflection-316x310.jpg 316w, 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But because memory is imperfect, try to keep a journal to create a more lasting and richer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement-1024x1006.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of a woman canoeing\" class=\"wp-image-72321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement-1024x1006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement-632x621.jpg 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement-316x310.jpg 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement-400x393.jpg 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement-200x196.jpg 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement-100x98.jpg 100w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2-excitement.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">We remember the size of the thrill over the length of the adventure. Seek out exhilarating activities\u2014even if short lived\u2014to lock in memories you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep-1024x1006.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of a heart with EKG marks, surrounded by a hand weight, a sneaker, and a kettle bell\" class=\"wp-image-72322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep-1024x1006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep-632x621.jpg 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep-316x310.jpg 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep-400x393.jpg 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep-200x196.jpg 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep-100x98.jpg 100w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/3-prep.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Make sure your body is prepared for the challenge and know your limits. No matter the adventure, it\u2019s better to have more physical capacity than you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift-1024x1006.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of a gift with a keychain and a seashell\" class=\"wp-image-72323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift-1024x1006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift-632x621.jpg 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift-316x310.jpg 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift-400x393.jpg 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift-200x196.jpg 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift-100x98.jpg 100w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/4-gift.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Bringing your travels back to family and friends\u2014with souvenirs or mementos\u2014helps to share memories. Make time to find gifts early in the trip, and avoid the last-day scramble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending-1024x1006.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of a path made of dashed lines leading to a destination marked by a star\" class=\"wp-image-72324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending-1024x1006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending-632x621.jpg 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending-316x310.jpg 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending-400x393.jpg 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending-200x196.jpg 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending-100x98.jpg 100w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/5-ending.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">A journey\u2019s end is what we tend to remember most. 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