Mind Is A Verb, Not A Noun

by Steven Handel

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When talking about our minds, we have a tendency to take complicated processes and treat them as simplified things. For example, we say we want “happiness” or “confidence” or “motivation” but how do we know when we really have them?

These things aren’t something you can see, hear, touch, taste, or smell, they aren’t something you can buy at a store, and they aren’t something you can carry around with you in your pocket wherever you go.

So what do we mean when we talk about “happiness,” “confidence,” “motivation,” or other aspects of our mind? What are we really referring to?

How to Overcome Mean World Syndrome

by Steven Handel

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Overconsumption of negative news can create a “mean world syndrome,” where we think the world is much more cruel and dangerous than it actually is. Here’s good advice on how to overcome this false perception.

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How to Act In the Face of Uncertainty: Both “Doubt” and “Faith” Can Be Rational

by Steven Handel

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In every action there is an element of uncertainty. This is because we never know exactly how the future is going to play out.

We can gain knowledge and experience, and have a “good guess” on how something may work out, but we can’t know anything as 100% certain.

Our uncertainty is therefore a necessary byproduct of our lives as human beings, who never have perfect knowledge or perception.

While some view this uncertainty as crippling, others find ways to move past their uncertainty and take action in light of it.

There are two main ways we can respond to our uncertainty to help guide our lives rather than keep us stuck.

Imagining Positive Conversations Can Improve Trust and Cooperation With Others

by Steven Handel

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When people imagine positive conversations and positive outcomes in their relationships, they are more likely to believe in their plausibility, which prepares them to be more positive and cooperative in their real world relationships.

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