"In the workplace, the same effect can drive preparation, for instance, mentally rehearsing what to say in a meeting or revisiting a task list before work, Dr Tan said. “It’s useful, but only as long as you act on it. If you don’t, the weight compounds. The effect lingers in the background, draining your energy.” Ms Eunice Lim, clinical psychologist from therapy outfit Heartscape Psychology, said that when this happens, it could contribute to fatigue, burnout, and negative self-beliefs around competence, especially in individuals with perfectionistic tendencies." Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/adulting/unfinished-tasks-weigh-mind-zeigarnik-5146056