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A Growth Mindset Can Help You Achieve Your Goals
E.A.Fife
The concept of a growth mindset was first popularized by psychologist Carol Dweck in her book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” According to Dweck, people with a growth mindset believe their abilities and intelligence develop through hard work and persistence. They see challenges as opportunities for growth and are more likely to bounce back…
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Overcome Confirmation Bias in Six Different Ways
Confirmation bias is the human tendency to look for and interpret information in a way that confirms our preexisting beliefs and assumptions. We look for evidence that supports what we already believe, while ignoring or dismissing information that contradicts our beliefs. This is problematic because it leads to flawed decision-making, distorted perceptions of reality, and…
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Is Your Discomfort Cognitive Dissonance?
Ever heard of cognitive dissonance? At its core, cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort or tension we experience when we hold two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or ideas. Discomfort happens when we encounter information or evidence that challenges our beliefs or when we engage in behavior that contradicts our values. For example, you…
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Set Firm Boundaries to Uplevel Your Experience
E.A.Fife
If I created a manual for life, everyone picks up their dirty clothes and puts them in a laundry basket. They clean up the crumbs that fall off their plates, get their work accomplished by the deadline, and never forget a promise they’ve made to me. While no real manual exists, we have all created…
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When You Make a Minor Mistake
It is three o’clock in the afternoon. You’ve been working on a project most of the day and your energy is waning. You take a break and check your emails only to find a message from a co-worker asking you to refill out a form you sent over that morning. The email outlines areas that…