We’ve all been there—staring at the walls, scrolling endlessly on our phones, and wondering, What can I do to kill time? Boredom is why this happens. So, let’s ditch the boredom and kill time with these fun and engaging activities! Whether you’re looking for boredom busters or creative time-fillers, this list has something for everyone. […]
Think first impressions are harmless? Think again. Your mind had a silent saboteur called the Horn Effect. And it is not just a bias… It is a mind glitch that magnifies flaws like a toxic Instagram filter. A coworker’s annoying laugh made you dismiss their genius ideas. A single typo in a resume convinced you
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Picture this: A job candidate aces their interview. Skills? Ideal. Experience? Amazing. But their resume has one typo. The hiring manager tosses it in the trash, muttering, “They are clearly careless.” What is Going On Here? The Reverse Halo Effect—a sneaky cognitive labels (or bias) where one flaw hijacks our judgment. Instead of seeing the
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What Are Cognitive Labels? Definition: Cognitive labels are mental shortcuts your mind uses to categorize experiences, emotions, and information. These labels act like a mental filing system, helping you process the world efficiently. Key Functions: Simplify Decision-Making: By tagging experiences as “safe” or “risky,” you avoid overanalyzing every detail. Shape Perception: Labels filter reality. For
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Why does my mind instantly label every situation? Well, that is just how it works! Whether stuck in traffic or running late for work, your mind immediately tags it as a “disaster.” What Is Cognitive Labelling? ‘Cognitive Labelling’ comes from Richard Lazarus’s stress theory—your mind labels situations as “threats” or “challenges” to decide how to react.
Schachter-Singer Theory: (Two Factor Theory of Emotions) Have you ever wondered why you feel different emotions in similar situations? The Schachter-Singer Theory, created by Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer in 1962, helps explain this. Here’s a simple idea: Emotions come from two things: It says our emotions come from two things: our body’s reactions and
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This article is all about how mental imagery teams up with your thoughts, perception, visualization, shaping how you see things and feel emotions. What is Mental Imagery? Mental imagery is a fundamental component of cognition. It involves the generation of sensory-like experiences in the mind’s eye. When we recall the taste of a delicious meal,
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The relationship between overthinking and self-doubt is complex, often creating an energetic cycle in which one feeds into the other. In summary, transcendental thinking includes distorted, self-doubting thinking. How overthinking can lead to a cycle of self-doubt? Overthinking and self-doubt are often a symbiotic relationship, where individuals overthink, focus on their mistakes, create unrealistic situations,
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Dyslexia is a condition that affects an individual’s ability to read, write, and spell. Dyslexia is not an indication of a lack of intelligence; individuals with dyslexia often have average to above-average intelligence. ‘Dyslexia and Overthinking’ can be connected through various cognitive and emotional processes. Dyslexia and Overthinking: This overthinking often stems from the need for
Ever wondered how Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) can be a game-changer in breaking free from the cycle of overthinking? Well, overthinking can be a relentless cycle that traps us in a web of unnecessary worries and anxieties. But there is a powerful tool that can help break free from this mental prison: Cognitive Behavioral Techniques
