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Being Released from Overthinking
Language, reasoning, and memory all invite us into greater reflection on the capacities for individuals to engage in thought; this is a cognitive capacity that uses the input of various perceptions. When we consider the overall subjective mental representations of people, places, and things - we continually think about what we see and interact with on a daily basis. The psychologist James J. Gibson and his disciples popularized this [...]
How To Find Self-Compassion In Your Twenties
Self-compassion means being gentle and gracious with yourself. You’re only human, and we all make mistakes. In fact, mistakes give us experiences that let us grow and improve, and this process should be honored as a necessary one. Personal growth isn’t necessarily linear, so try not to be angry with yourself when you happen to not be perfect. Self-compassion is said to have three components: Self-kindness Recognizing one’s own [...]
Does Your Empty Nest Need Re-Feathering?
Research shows that a person experiencing an empty nest can sometimes have behavioral symptoms, cognitive impairment, and even some symptoms of depression (Bougea, Despoti, & Vasilopoulos, 2019). All of that is a natural response to the feelings of loss and grief, even though it’s inevitable and expected. The good news is that it will get better over time, and you will eventually create a new normal for yourself.Empty Nest Syndrome [...]
How Is Memory Affected After Head Trauma?
What is memory? Memory is the faculty by which our mind stores and remembers information. It lets our brain take in, recall, and use information. A brain injury can affect any or all of these aspects or make it difficult to learn new things. Does a brain injury affect memory? In some cases, a brain injury can cause the person to have a hard time remembering both past and [...]
Navigating the Pitfalls of Procrastination Part 2
Please read Part I here Procrastination is part of the human condition. It encompasses dozens of academic journal articles, fills the air of many podcast shows, and constantly seeks to reinvent the productivity advice of many individuals within the marketplace. Whether through a time log, assignment worksheet, or other technologically nuanced manner of keeping track of the hours lost within a work assignment, procrastination has its predominant features in [...]
Re-Engaging Mundane Tasks
Behavioral economics and psychological research now indicate that people often quit their tasks prematurely when not enough attention is required to keep them engaged. Through a meaningful and proven process called tangential immersion, individuals now can persist with the primary task at hand, being considered as boring, with a more engaging and rewarding secondary task that requires more attention. Overall persistence of mind and engagement are seen to experience [...]