We constantly compare ourselves to our peers and sometimes feel we can’t compete, but there may be reasons to believe you are smarter than you could imagine. In work, school, and in life, we are constantly competing with others. The way to get ahead is to be the smartest, the…
It’s devastating when things fall apart. At the same time, other things are coming together in amazing ways, and this can be good. There are times in life when problems are compounded. You might be able to deal with an issue here or there, and maybe you can deal with…
No one likes making hard decisions, but there’s a way to master this task. Science shows us how this can be done. Making hard decisions range from choosing colors and decorations for a wedding to making the decision to get a divorce. They can also be as troubling as picking…
If you face conflict, you might want to consider the Karpman Drama Triangle in how you manage your response. The Drama Triangle is a concept developed by social scientist Stephen Karpman M.D. It defines the three roles people typically take on in high-conflict situations. These three roles are the victim,…
There are three ways to deal with problems: emotion, appraisal, and problem-focused coping. Let’s take a look at problem-focused coping and when it should be used. I hate when life throws a curveball, don’t you? Well, when problems occur, it makes sense to tackle that problem as soon as possible.…
Critical thinking is used to solve problems. The six thinking hats theory looks at these same problems from all angles, thus making a better decision. Everyone has instincts, with some taking a positive approach to problem-solving while others are more acquainted with a critical standpoint. Both ways of making decisions…
The black-and-white thinking divides reality into light and dark with a clean-cut, canceling its complexity, ambiguity, and every nuance. It makes us think in terms of "all or nothing". Exercising all-or-nothing thinking means believing that things can be completely right or totally wrong, that people are either friends or foes,…
Critical thinking activities not only help us develop a sharper mind, but they also help us develop a consistent mindset and way of thinking. While thinking is easy, critical thinking, on a consistent basis, takes some skill. Improving it helps us develop a healthy way of reasoning, analyzing and empathizing…
