Illustration of cognitive reframing showing how a person changes negative thoughts into a more positive perspective.

Cognitive Labelling: How Your Mind Labels the World

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 instantly 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 […]

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A side-by-side comparison of a man’s emotional expressions in different social contexts. On the left, he is laughing in a relaxed setting, while on the right, he is serious in a formal environment.

Schachter-Singer Theory: Understanding and Managing Emotions

Schachter-Singer Theory: (Two Factor Theory of Emotions) The Schachter-Singer Theory was published by Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer in 1962. Here’s a simple idea: Emotions come from two things: Physiological Arousal What it is: Your body’s automatic physical response to an exciting or stressful situation. Examples: Faster heartbeat. Sweating. Shaky hands. Why it matters: Without this physical

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Self-Examination: Socrates in Understanding the Self

Socrates in understanding the self: Philosopher Socrates believed that true wisdom begins with understanding the self. He believed that “the self” is not just the physical body, but more importantly, the soul and the mind. He taught that true knowledge and wisdom come from understanding oneself, which means knowing your “own” thoughts, beliefs, and values.

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