In self-improvement, we have a tendency to swing from one extreme to another – when often finding a “middle way” is the best course of action.
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.
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.
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.
Throughout many cultures there is a prevailing belief that the mind is separate from the body – this is called “mind-body dualism.” Many people still wish to believe this today, even with increasing research on how our biology and brain is directly connected to our psychology and mental health. Perhaps one major reason people want (more…)