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Gunner J.
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Misdirection
The age-old tactic of misdirection is employed to distract us from the real issue. Companies and governments even implement it: they release bad news on Fridays or before major holidays with the hope that the weekend will distract us from focussing on the issue.
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It's what occurs when we want to achieve something and we think about it constantly but we don't do it.
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“I just don’t think I can do this”
Experiencing a rocky start is enough sometimes to discourage us from going any further and we convince ourselves we don't have what it takes to do a certain task.
How to outsmart it: Develop a growth mindset and try to see each failure as just an opportunity to learn.
“People like me aren’t good at this”
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How to outsmart it: Find people like you, that are doing the things you'd like to do and share your concerns with them.
Tiger Max
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How to read the news like a scientist
Healthy skepticism
Find out who is making the claim
When you encounter a new claim, look for conflicts of interest. Ask: Do they stand to profit from what they say? Are they affiliated with an organization that could be swaying them? Other questions to consider: What makes the writer or speaker qualified to comment on the topic? What statements have they made in the past?
The halo effect
Is a cognitive bias that makes our feeling towards someone affect how we judge their claims. If we dislike someone, we are a lot more likely to disagree with them; if we like them, we are biased to agree.
Kevia Taylor
@keviataylor
Under stress at work? Just remember: Don't believe what you think.
Take control
Most of us are unable to do our best thinking when we're under stress at work. The problem is, it is often the time when we need to be at our best.
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How our brains process information
Our brains process information in two ways:
- Fast: Our fast brain is highly efficient, and makes decisions automatically by focusing on a few details it finds important, based on past experience.
- Slow: Our slow brain uses control processing to make decisions, and takes into account more information.
Our brains spend most of their time in fast mode. However, we should avoid relying on our fast brain when we are in a new situation or when we are under stress.
How to counteract your fast brain
- Pay attention: Your brain will default to making fast decisions, not accurate ones.
- Take some deep breaths. It will help you calm your nervous system.
- Be curious. Ask yourself what story you are telling yourself. Then ask if it is true.
With practice, you can learn to control your brain's knee-jerk reactions in distressing situations.
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