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Tag: Books

Parasocial Relationships: False Feelings Of Connection With People We’ve Never Met

by Steven Handel

parasocial


“Parasocial relationships” are one-way relationships we develop with celebrities, media personalities, or fictional characters from TV shows, movies, or books. While they are normal and healthy, we have to be careful that they don’t replace our need for real-world connection.

Sherlock Holmes: Lessons on Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

by Steven Handel

sherlock holmes


While a fictional character, Sherlock Holmes is an excellent example of critical thinking and problem-solving that we can all learn from. Here’s a breakdown of his philosophy and approach to thinking.

How Reading Fiction Improves You and Your Brain

by Steven Handel

reading fiction

Reading fiction has shown to have a variety of cognitive benefits including boosting empathy, verbal abilities, moral attitudes, motivation, and social skills.

The PAC Model: The Parent, Adult, and Child That Exists in All of Us

by Steven Handel

pac model


According to the PAC Model, we all have an inner “Parent,” “Adult,” and “Child.” By identifying which one is manifesting itself in any given moment, we can take more control over our thoughts and behaviors.

Creating Flow: Finding Activities that Balance Challenge and Skill

by Steven Handel

flow


Flow is a state of consciousness where action and awareness become one. It’s when a person is so fully immersed in an activity that they lose their sense of time and self. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls it an “optimal state of experience.”

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