The way we communicate today has changed. Advances in technology and the media have meant that the way we interact is, on many occasions, more virtual than in person. This can give rise to the appearance of new phenomena, such as so-called “ghosting”. What is ghosting? It consists of ending some type of relationship by …
Learning left hand calligraphy
The setup is simple. We have the QWERTY keyboard and a big screen in front of us. There is a mouse and a secondary screen on the right side of the body. If we are lucky there is a third pivoted screen on our left, and the notebook under it. Now what? Why the obvious …
Positively happy
Is the pursuit of happiness reasonable? What will we find in it? Can we gamify the experience we call life? If we cannot pursue happiness, what is the next best thing? Is it money, experience, wisdom, or something entirely different? Today I selected many different links, not all of them working. See if you like …
What Is A Belief System? – Discover Its Importance In Our Lives
A belief system is a set of ideas, values and principles that guide the actions and decisions of an individual. It is a framework through which individuals interpret the world around them and make sense of their experiences. Belief systems are deeply embedded in our lives and shape our attitudes, and even the strengths of …
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What Is Meaningful Learning?
Meaningful learning is a type of learning where the new knowledge to be acquired is added to previous knowledge, readjusting both. It is a way of learning opposite to traditional, more rote learning. In meaningful learning, learners actively integrate new information into older information. The concept of mapping has been a useful technique for …
What Is A Panic Attack: What Can We Do?
In 1871, Jacob DaCosta described a set of symptoms characteristic of soldiers during the American Civil War. Many of them manifested, during or after combat, a set of symptoms, especially cardiac and non-organic in nature. This description, which was called DaCosta syndrome, was pioneering in the study of panic attacks and disorders. Years later, in …
What Is Emotional Responsibility?
Affective responsibility is a crucial topic in the field of Psychology. It refers to the ability to assume and manage one’s own emotions, taking into account how they affect the people with whom we establish a relationship. Thus, it helps us bond in a healthy, enriching and flexible way. How to increase emotional responsibility? Affective …
Parent yourself
We are the best guides and mentors for our kids. At least this is how we see the situation. Our kids get unconditional support, friendly advice, love, and tenderness. Our own parents are either far away or old and need our support. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could simply parent ourselves? This can actually …
Mindfulness for work and study
One of the perfect uses for mindfulness is mastering your emotions. We will explore this concept in the home and office settings, where we learn and work with actionable tips. For more reading, please check here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Stop emotions and focus I use mindfulness when I need to work …
Middle class: money, happiness or both
Money does not bring happiness, it brings comfort. Happiness does not require money: it needs a sense of purpose and simple pleasures. Money and happiness compete over similar resources. How come so many think they are the same? Can we have both? More reading here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Money buys comfort …