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Self-Deception – Lying to Yourself

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Gregg Vanourek works as a personal development coach. I read an article by him about self-deception. Have you ever heard this expression? Do you know what it is? Let’s reflect on this subject, looking at some of this author’s ideas along with my own reflections. We can engage in self-deception, which is hiding the truth […]

How Optimists are Healthier and Less Stressed

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If you’ve ever told your child to look on the bright side, or taught them to see the glass as half full, you might wonder if there are real benefits to positive thinking. As it turns out, people who are more optimistic about their future actually tend to be significantly healthier. Many studies show that […]

How An Always On Work Culture Damages Workers and Employers

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The glamorization of high-pressure work environments, like the infamous “996” culture (where staff work from 9am until 9pm 6 days a week), often portrays relentless dedication and long hours as key to career success. A PR boss at Chinese tech firm Baidu publicly apologized in May after glorifying a work-till-you-drop culture. Qu Jing advised staff […]

Should We Use Medication for Mental Disorders?

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Many wonder whether, when faced with mental suffering such as profound sadness, excessive anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, etc., they should seek drug treatment or psychotherapy. To answer this question, we need to think about several things. First, it’s important to assess whether the person has the emotional resources to deal with suffering. Do they take […]