We have a tendency to overestimate the extent to which we understand things. This is called the knowledge illusion. My presentation of the concept itself is a perfect example of this human error: After reading a book about the knowledge illusion I feel adept to share and summarize the concept. But in actuality my understanding … Continue reading Things Aren’t Not Always As Simple As They Appear
Category: Personal Growth
Why Me Against the World is Really You Against Yourself
You should advocate on your own behalf. Advocating for yourself is the basis of self-care. But a part of self-care is recognizing that you can’t do it all on your own. Trying to take on the world by yourself will eventually lead to your own demise. There is a strong association between social support and … Continue reading Why Me Against the World is Really You Against Yourself
“Why am I here?!”
You can find your purpose in the most trivial jobs by changing the way in which you think. Previous research has shown that there is a negative correlation between purpose, meaning in life, and job satisfaction [1]. This means that when you find your work to be meaningful you are more likely to be … Continue reading “Why am I here?!”
Embracing Your Scars to Overcome Them
An emotionally scarred person. The descriptor alone can be off putting... emotionally scarred: [eh-mow-shun-nah-lee skard] - to be marked or affected greatly by past experiences. DISCLAIMER: Emotional scars are not always indicative of mental illness. The number of life experiences that can lead to emotional scarring can not be quantified. Emotional scars often go undetected … Continue reading Embracing Your Scars to Overcome Them
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How to Invest in Yourself When You’re Broke
You have the potential to invest in yourself even when you only have $1 to your name. Investing in yourself is costly, but you can pay with effort if your funds are lacking. Here are four tips in four minutes that will last you a lifetime: 1) Listen to your dreams. Literally. Your subconscious speaks to you … Continue reading How to Invest in Yourself When You’re Broke
