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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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Asking for Help
E.A.Fife
Too often we approach life as a Lone Ranger, expecting ourselves to conquer all the challenges and problems on our own. Maybe it is pride, valuing self-reliance, or simply embarrassment, but asking for help is difficult for many. We miss out on the knowledge, wisdom, and experience of others if we only rely on ourselves.…
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Trust Rules
What is trust? Trust is the firm belief in the truth, reliability, or strength of someone or something else. When you trust someone, you believe they will keep your secrets, not judge you for your mistakes, and be there to lend a helping hand when you need most. To reach your goals and achieve your…
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A Simple Time Management Hack
E.A.Fife
You are facing a deadline. You know you have a lot of work to meet the deadline. Time keeps slipping away. Tackling the tasks seems impossible. You start the day with a list of priorities to accomplish, but between emails, phone calls, and customers, your priorities fall off the plate and next thing you know,…