Projection is a common bias that we all fall victim to at times. It’s the opposite of empathy – it’s when we take what’s going on inside our own minds and mistakenly assume that’s what other people think as well.
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This is a special live stream for all followers of The Emotion Machine. It’s a great opportunity to ask me any questions you want about psychology and self improvement. I’ll also be covering several new studies I’ve discovered recently and sharing my thoughts on them.
Scientific studies covered in this live stream:
- This is how psychotherapy for depression changes the brain
- Why you should believe you can control your emotions
- Pain can be a self-fulfilling prophecy
- Mindful movement may help lower stress, anxiety
- Disrupted circadian rhythms may drive anxiety and exacerbate brain disorders
- How to give up your cake and eat it too
- The illusion of multitasking boosts performance
- Family, school support makes kids more likely to stand up to bullying
- Strangers smile less to one another when they have their smartphones
- Cognitive micro-breaks can lead to increased positive affect for workers
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Tara Cousineau is a clinical psychologist and author of the book The Kindness Cure. In this chat, we discuss the current state of kindness (and cruelty) in our world and practical ways we can make kindness cool again. One big factor is how the internet and social media shape what we see in the world (with an emphasis on negative news) – this can lead to a “cool to be cruel” mentality. We also talk about the importance of both mindfulness and forgiveness when overriding our old impulses and instincts, and how this relates to being a kinder and nicer person in the future.
Discover more about Tara Cousineau here:
TaraCousineau.com
@taracousphd
Book Recommendation:
The Kindness Cure: How the Science of Compassion Can Heal Your Heart and Your World