left field

Sometimes things just don’t “fit” in a category OR are just strange.

Its not a list of tracks by an English band or “the part of the outfield to the left of the batter when facing the pitcher”, have a read and see!

examples of cbt and stoic – premediation of evils

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Stoic philosophy may have been born centuries and cultures apart, but they intersect at an interesting juncture called Premeditatio Malorum, a concept which translates from Latin as ‘premeditation of evils’. A Stoic exercise, this concept is about visualising potential difficulties or negative events before they happen. Interestingly, this concept parallels certain aspects of CBT.

premeditation of evils

Premeditatio malorum (premeditation of evils), an age-old stoic concept, intertwines strikingly well with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This ancient philosophy involves anticipating possible negative outcomes to enhance resilience and preparedness. The following steps offer a concise and straightforward approach to incorporating premeditatio malorum into a CBT framework.

parallels between quantum mechanics and stoic thought

Quantum mechanics, the realm of the subatomic world, and Stoic philosophy, an ancient school of thought, may seem like an unlikely pair. However, delving deeper into these subjects reveals intriguing parallels. In this blog, we embark on a journey to explore the surprising similarities between the observer effect in quantum mechanics and the core principles of Stoicism. While they emerge from distinct contexts and time periods, both offer profound insights into the nature of reality and our place within it.

dichotomy of control with job interviews

In the ever-challenging landscape of job hunting, individuals often find themselves burdened by the overwhelming desire to secure the position. However, a powerful concept from Stoicism – the Dichotomy of Control – can offer a refreshing perspective that helps alleviate the stress and pressure associated with job interviews.

quantum mechanics, the observer effect

Have you ever wondered how our observations can influence the behavior of particles at the tiniest scales? I have. I put this together to see who, what, why, when and where this all hangs together.
Welcome to the fascinating world of quantum mechanics, where the “observer effect” reveals an intriguing connection between the act of observation and the behavior of subatomic particles. In this blog, we embark on a journey to demystify this concept and explore some examples.

in austria on a skiing holiday, what’s up with the banks?

Ok, not really any of the subjects I’d speak about, but hey!

I live in Germany usually, but with the family in Tyrol in Austria. And I don’t ski… so I’m the ‘designated’ driver sorta situation.

It’s a mountain!

I have a bank account with Sparkasse in Germany. I can go into a store or any place that takes an EC card (it’s a debit card for the bank account) and use it without charge. And that’s in Germany and Austria.

A panoramic shot.

But if I go to a cash machine in Austria and try to get money out, I get charged! And I get charged from a Sparkasse cash machine (well the Austrian flavour).