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Sara Sutherland
Jun 6, 20243 min read
COGNITIVE DISSONANCE IN DECISION MAKING: A DEEP DIVE INTO HOW CONFLICTING BELIEFS IMPACT CHOICES
Cognitive dissonance, a term coined by social psychologist Leon Festinger in 1957, refers to the psychological discomfort one experiences...
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Sara Sutherland
Jun 4, 20243 min read
BRAIN PLASTICITY AND LIFELONG LEARNING: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ACQUIRING NEW SKILLS
Brain plasticity, often referred to as neuroplasticity, is the fascinating ability of the brain to change and adapt throughout a person's...
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Sara Sutherland
Jun 2, 20244 min read
BEYOND PASSION: CULTIVATING MOTIVATION AND PURPOSE IN A CAREER THAT’S NOT YOUR DREAM
Navigating through your career path when your current job doesn't align with your life's passion can be a challenging feat. While there's...
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Sara Sutherland
May 31, 20243 min read
CULTIVATING A MORNING ROUTINE FOR SUCCESS: THE PATH TO A MORE PRODUCTIVE DAY
Ask any successful person about their daily routine, and it's almost guaranteed that they will have one thing in common - a...
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Sara Sutherland
May 26, 20244 min read
COGNITIVE BIASES AND DECISION MAKING: HOW OUR MIND CAN LEAD US ASTRAY
Cognitive biases are systematic errors in our thinking that influence our decision-making processes and perceptions. They are flaws in...
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Sara Sutherland
May 24, 20244 min read
NATURE VS NURTURE: THE ROLE OF GENETICS AND ENVIRONMENT IN SHAPING PERSONALITY
Understanding what shapes human personality is a central question in psychology. The nature vs. nurture debate delves into this very...
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Sara Sutherland
May 21, 20245 min read
UNPACKING AGGRESSION: THE EVOLUTIONARY IMPORTANCE, SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS, AND PERSONAL MYSTERY
Decoding Aggression: A Glimpse into Evolutionary Root Contrary to popular belief, aggression, seen predominantly as a negative trait, is...
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Sara Sutherland
May 18, 20243 min read
THE ROLE OF SELF EFFICACY IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS
Self-efficacy, a concept first introduced by psychologist Albert Bandura, plays an integral part in shaping our personal development and...
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Sara Sutherland
May 16, 20247 min read
THE DUNNING- KRUGER EFFECT: UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE
In our journeys toward personal and professional growth, we often find ourselves grappling with the complexities of human psychology. One...
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Sara Sutherland
May 14, 20243 min read
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF RAISING A HAPPY CHILD: FOSTERING LIFELONG SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT
As parents or caregivers, one of our greatest desires is for our children to grow into happy, successful adults. However, navigating the...
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Sara Sutherland
May 12, 20244 min read
NEUROPLASTICITY: UNDERSTANDING THE BRAINS ABILITY TO CHANGE AND ADAPT
At the core of our understanding of the brain and its abilities is a fundamental principle: neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to...
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Sara Sutherland
May 8, 20244 min read
MENTAL RESILIENCE: BUILDING STRENGTH IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
In our ever-changing and increasingly complex world, we are constantly faced with stressors and unexpected setbacks that test our...
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Sara Sutherland
May 6, 20243 min read
FLOW STATE: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT
The concept of the 'flow state' was first introduced by Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his seminal work,...
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Sara Sutherland
May 4, 20242 min read
LESSONS FROM THE 2014 MOVIE “WHIPLASH”
"Whiplash," a 2014 drama film directed by Damien Chazelle, tells the story of a young jazz drummer named Andrew Neiman (played by Miles...
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Sara Sutherland
May 3, 20243 min read
MASTERING TIME MANAGEMENT: TOP TECHNIQUES FOR MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY
Effective time management is essential for success in today's fast-paced world. Whether you are a busy professional, a student juggling...
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Sara Sutherland
May 2, 20242 min read
"OUTLIERS: THE STORY OF SUCCESS" - KEY INSIGHTS AND REVIEW
"Outliers: The Story of Success" is a non-fiction book written by Malcolm Gladwell, first published in 2008. This book takes a unique...
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Sara Sutherland
Apr 30, 20243 min read
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GOAL SETTING: HOW TO SET AND ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL OBJECTIVES
Goal setting is an integral part of personal and professional growth, allowing individuals to identify, prioritize, and achieve their...
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Sara Sutherland
Apr 29, 20243 min read
THE ROLE OF SLEEP IN ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY: STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMIZING REST & PERFORMANCE
Sleep is a critical component of athletic performance, recovery, and overall health. It plays a significant role in physiological...
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Sara Sutherland
Apr 25, 20242 min read
OVERCOMING PERFECTIONISM: STRATEGIES FOR FINDING BALANCE AND EMBRACING SELF-COMPASSION IN YOUR LIFE
Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. While striving for excellence can lead to exceptional results, an unhealthy pursuit of...
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Sara Sutherland
Apr 24, 20244 min read
HISTORY OF MENTAL TREATMENT: FROM ANCIENT TIMES TO THE FUTURE
The history of mental health treatment is a complex and evolving story, with roots dating back thousands of years. As our understanding...
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