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Cognitive Labelling: How Your Mind Labels the World

/ February 12, 2025

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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Self-Examination: Socrates in Understanding the Self

/ August 22, 2023

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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