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Gratitude: Fostering a Daily Practice
What is Gratitude Gratitude, as defined by the American Psychological Association, is a sense of happiness and thankfulness in response to a fortunate happenstance or tangible gift. According to Dr. Robert Emmons, psychologist at the University of California Davis, gratitude involves two stages. The first stage is the acknowledgement of the goodness in one’s life.…
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Multitasking: The True Story
Many of us pride ourselves on being great multitaskers, believing we can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and get more done in less time. General perception is that multitaskers are more productive. However, research suggests that multitasking is more of a myth than a reality. The truth is multitasking can have detrimental effects on focus, efficiency,…
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Decision Inertia: Break Free and Find Success
In life, we often find ourselves stuck in a state of decision inertia, where we hesitate to make choices or take action. It’s that familiar feeling of being caught in a cycle of indecision, procrastination, and missed opportunities. But what causes decision inertia, and how can we break free from its grip? Understanding Decision Inertia…
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Believing is Seeing – How to Make Ideas Come to Life
There is an old saying, “Seeing is Believing.” This saying refers to the reality that people need to see something come to life before believing that it is possible. It affects adoption of new ideas or pursuing of goals. People are more likely to pursue an idea or goal if they have seen someone else…
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The Ladder of Inference: Climbing Towards a Better Understanding
We often make these decisions with incomplete knowledge. However, we make these judgments based on our biases and assumptions, even if we are not conscious of them. One tool that can help us navigate this cognitive minefield is the Ladder of Inference. Chris Argyris, business theorist, developed the Ladder of Inference to explain how we…