Have you ever had the experience of being mentally zoned out and immediately returning to reality when someone called out your name? You then notice that you were staring at your spouse or a friend, and you are not sure if they are the one who really called out your name. You are unsure what …
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The Danger of Confirmation Bias in Society & Social Media
Have you ever made a hasty, confident decision that later proved to be a mistake? If you answered yes, you were most likely impacted by ‘Cognitive-Bias’. It is the tendency to make irrational decisions or actions without realizing it. Cognitive-Bias can be differentiated on several dimensions. In this article, we’ll examine one common dimension; ‘Confirmation-Bias’ and learn how …
“How come the world seems to revolve around me?”
At some point in our lives, we have all met someone who strongly believes that the world revolves around them. “I thought that you guys were talking about me when I saw you all laughing when I walked in. I’m sorry!” This is something we may have heard from someone we know, or we may …
Emphatic listening: how to mobilize it?
Being listened to is a need and a necessity, while knowing how to listen is a skill and a foundation of our social relationships. Although listening is a natural skill, it must be cultivated and developed. This fundamental ability to communicate with others is complementary to another one: empathy. In this article, we will look …
To Affirm or Not Affirm: The Power of Affirmations
“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your hearts”- Roy Bennett Sometimes, people may find it hard to believe in themselves or think positively as they tend to focus on the worst-case scenarios. Such thoughts can have a strong effect on individuals as the subconscious mind …
Mind Monkey: What to do with all the Monkeys Inside Your Head?
We all have battles inside our minds that stiffens up our breathing and cause our bodies to rage within our heads at some point in our lives. The mind under stress for most of us is a tangle of voices, emotions, and feelings that keeps changing every second. It’s as if our favourite band is …
Cyberbullying: a mental health scourge
Bullying on social networks and online platforms, cyber harassment is a real scourge for mental health. You may have already heard about this form of harassment, which is becoming more and more widespread. Nevertheless, it is not said that we all know exactly what it is, who it affects, what its repercussions are… And above …
Being Kind to Yourself: The Importance of Self-Compassion
“Talk to yourself as you would someone you love”- Brene Brown Being positive towards yourself may be easier when you succeed. However, individuals may also face various hurdles or setbacks throughout their life. Hence, treating yourself with the same kindness that you would offer another is essential, particularly in the face of challenges. What is …
Impact of Mergers & Acquisitions on Employee Mental Health
Mergers and acquisitions, generally called as ‘M&A’ is a broad phrase that refers to abundant sorts of economic and financial transactions that combine institutions, firms or assets. Businesses frequently reorganize and restructure through such consolidation methods to survive and succeed in a constantly shifting environment. Through M&A projects, firm boundaries are redrawn and internal work …
The Effects of Unconscious Biases
“Knowing that one may be subject to bias is one thing; being able to correct it is another”- Jon Elster In everyday life, individuals have a tendency of accepting things at face value rather than search for alternative explanations for one’s behaviour. However, there may be more to a situation than what meets the eye. …