Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
The environments in which we learn are crucial to our cognitive capacities and general productivity in the fast-paced world of today. Our learning processes can be greatly impacted by the features of our indoor environments, whether we are in a quiet home office or a busy college library. It is crucial to identify and …
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When creating a memory that lasts, our brains don’t store experiences the way a video camera would. Instead, we remember a highly selective version of events, guided by a powerful cognitive shortcut called the peak-end rule. Whether it’s a vacation, a wedding, or a trip to the dentist, the most emotionally intense moment (the “peak”) …
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Have you ever struggled to come up with a poem? Maybe you have a brilliant concept, but you’re having trouble finding the right words. In this blog post, we’ll examine Poemsgenerator.com, a free online program that generates poetry for you based on your own keywords through artificial intelligence. We’ll look at its features, the …
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Since the COVID19 crisis, the world has had one bad event after another. We get bad news all the time, and we need to deal with new information courageously. This is especially hard when speedreading, but even without it, consuming bad news without getting depressed and without shutting down is hard. Here I want to …
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Some of the important feedback loops when we learn are between (1) information and knowledge and (2) between wisdom and will. While usually I address the connectivity as a hierarchy, here I want to address the feedback mechanisms. Hierarchy of learnings There are many kinds of hierarchies describing learning. In some of my courses, I …
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Humor is one of the best coping mechanisms. It can also be very memorable. However, dark humor can be weaponized and can become toxic. Is there a way to use sarcasm safely and positively? Can there be a proper context for dark humor? Every April 1st I write about humor. Today, I want to take …
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There are long lists of books you MUST read. What are the common qualities of these books, and how are these books beneficial? How reading books can be both an advantage and a disadvantage? How do books compare with the alternatives? This article starts ordinary and then takes an unexpected twist. If your are interested …
Mental well-being is a fundamental aspect of overall health. The ability to recognize, understand and manage our emotions is essential to leading a balanced and satisfying life. One of the most effective and accessible resources to achieve this is the “emotion diary.” This article explores in depth what an emotion journal is, how it is …
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Culture has a huge influence on our intelligence and character. Before we have any chance to leverage our skills we are influenced by our family and mentors, the national and local culture, school, and extracurricular activities. These environmental factors affect the evolution of individuals and societies. Quite possibly personal success is equal part luck, hard …
If we consider the most stressful learning experience, the coping techniques that apply to it may apply to everything else. In many ways, immigration is such an experience and I have first-hand lessons to share. More reading here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Resilience and confidence are critical. I used …
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