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fromTechzine Global
14 hours ago

Humans aren't the weakest link, they're a critical security layer

Shift focus from security awareness to Human Risk.
Human behavior must be accounted for in security strategies.
AI is changing the landscape of security threats and human risk.
#emotional-health
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Why We Shouldn't Be Pushing For 100% "Respectful" Children

Raising 'good kids' often leads to emotional suppression rather than genuine self-worth.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Relationships

The 3 Most Harmful Ways Jealousy Manifests in Relationships

Jealousy disrupts relationships subtly, impacting communication and emotional connection.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Why We Shouldn't Be Pushing For 100% "Respectful" Children

Raising 'good kids' often leads to emotional suppression rather than genuine self-worth.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Relationships

The 3 Most Harmful Ways Jealousy Manifests in Relationships

Jealousy disrupts relationships subtly, impacting communication and emotional connection.
more#emotional-health
#emotions
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Is 'Cringe' and Why Can't We Stop Talking About It?

Cringe is experiencing discomfort from observing someone awkwardly trying to impress, and it resonates widely on social media.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Mental health

The Emotional Cost of Procrastinating on Your Taxes

People procrastinate on tax filing due to emotional conflict, preferring immediate enjoyment over the stress of completing a tedious task.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Is 'Cringe' and Why Can't We Stop Talking About It?

Cringe is experiencing discomfort from observing someone awkwardly trying to impress, and it resonates widely on social media.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Mental health

The Emotional Cost of Procrastinating on Your Taxes

People procrastinate on tax filing due to emotional conflict, preferring immediate enjoyment over the stress of completing a tedious task.
more#emotions
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Education Misunderstands Stimuli and Why It Matters

Student behavior in higher education is shaped by stimuli, a fact some educators struggle to accept due to concerns about autonomy.
#self-improvement
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Struggle to Embrace What Is Best for Us

Complex factors influence why we act against our self-interests.
Readiness for Change Model clarifies challenges in initiating change.
Lasting change requires realistic expectations and self-acceptance.
fromThe New Yorker
9 years ago
Humor

New Year's Resolutions: Turning Broken Promises Into Steps Toward Success

Breaking promises is instinctual; a promise-free lifestyle is key to achieving goals.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Struggle to Embrace What Is Best for Us

Complex factors influence why we act against our self-interests.
Readiness for Change Model clarifies challenges in initiating change.
Lasting change requires realistic expectations and self-acceptance.
fromThe New Yorker
9 years ago
Humor

New Year's Resolutions: Turning Broken Promises Into Steps Toward Success

Breaking promises is instinctual; a promise-free lifestyle is key to achieving goals.
more#self-improvement
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Serial Killing as an Imprinted and Fixed Action Pattern

Serial killers' behaviors are influenced by early experiences that trigger compulsive patterns through symbolic releasers.
Social justice
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

A Formal Pledge Boosts Honest Behavior I Hereby Swear!

Oaths can encourage honesty, but their effectiveness depends on wording and timing.
Further real-world studies are needed to confirm the promise's impact on honest behavior.
#people-pleasing
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is Being a People-Pleaser the Same as Being a Good Person?

People-pleasing can erode trust and leads others to see you less seriously.
People-pleasers often hide their true intentions beneath a facade of compliance.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

How to Keep People Pleasing From Ruining Your Finances

People pleasing can lead to significant financial strain and a lack of savings.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is Being a People-Pleaser the Same as Being a Good Person?

People-pleasing can erode trust and leads others to see you less seriously.
People-pleasers often hide their true intentions beneath a facade of compliance.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

How to Keep People Pleasing From Ruining Your Finances

People pleasing can lead to significant financial strain and a lack of savings.
more#people-pleasing
Digital life
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

210 million people are now addicted to social media: This is how to detox from your phone

Consider a digital detox to break free from social media addiction.
Setting specific goals for phone usage can aid in reducing screen time.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

5 easy steps for mustering up more courage

Courage often diminishes due to an innate drive for self-preservation, not personal weakness.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Rory Sutherland interview: Bees, magic, and the folly of "Laplace's demon"

Inefficiency, when approached thoughtfully, can foster innovation and long-term success.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Miscellaneous

Here's How to Make Decisions Based on Reality and How to Avoid Jumping to Conclusions | HackerNoon

Decision-making often relies on automatic judgments influenced by cognitive biases, emotions, and worldviews.
#neuroscience
fromNature
5 months ago
Writing

Is it really a sin if it's hardwired in? The neurological basis for 'bad' behaviour

Human behaviors often labeled as 'sins' may stem from genetic and neurological factors rather than moral choices.
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
5 months ago
Mental health

The Misleading Myth of Motivation

Motivation is largely heritable and influenced by environmental factors; brain's reward system can help modify negative behaviors.
fromNature
5 months ago
Writing

Is it really a sin if it's hardwired in? The neurological basis for 'bad' behaviour

Human behaviors often labeled as 'sins' may stem from genetic and neurological factors rather than moral choices.
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
5 months ago
Mental health

The Misleading Myth of Motivation

Motivation is largely heritable and influenced by environmental factors; brain's reward system can help modify negative behaviors.
more#neuroscience
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Autism is soaring- and the 'medicalization of misbehavior' bears blame

The rise in autism diagnoses is substantial and may be linked to factors beyond increased awareness and screening.
A deeper issue in behavioral changes among children might be overlooked in the diagnosis of autism.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Wellness

FYI: People Don't Like When You Abbreviate Texts

Using text abbreviations in messages can lead to negative perceptions of sincerity and diminish the likelihood of meaningful responses.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

America has a shoplifting epidemic. The thieves aren't who you think.

Shoplifting can escalate from impulsive teenage behavior to a regular habit in adulthood, often justified by perceived privilege and societal changes.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Relationships

Does Power Corrupt the Heart?

Power imbalances in relationships can lead to harmful behaviors and a disregard for commitment.
Feeling powerful may boost self-esteem but can negatively impact how partners are treated.
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