personality and behaviour – what it is and how it can change
In the grand stage of life, each individual brings a unique personality to the spotlight. Understanding these personality types is pivotal to navigate the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, particularly in high-stress scenarios.
high speed train – relative motion with a ball
Let’s embark on a fascinating journey, one that will take us aboard a high-speed train. Inside this train, two friends are engrossed in a simple game of catch, throwing a ball back and forth. To the friends, the ball’s path is straightforward and linear, but to an observer outside, the ball’s journey is rather more elaborate.
gravity – accelerating spaceship paradox
Gravity is an unseen force that dictates much of our lives, from keeping our feet planted firmly on the ground to dictating the orbits of the planets. Understanding gravity often involves counterintuitive concepts and thought experiments that stretch our imagination.
keeping pace in technical support
In military operations, precise communication is crucial. Lives depend on accurate information shared without delay. From this high-stakes environment comes a strategy that, surprisingly, can be highly effective in a different field: technical support. This strategy is known as PACE – an acronym for Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency.
negative thoughts are always at the front
In the grand theatre of the mind, it often seems that the shadows are more captivating than the sunshine. Humans, by nature, are more likely to remember adverse events more vividly than their positive counterparts. This predilection for the negatives, also known as negativity bias, has roots deep in our evolutionary history, where survival often hinged on remembering and avoiding harmful encounters.
Marcus Aurelius – review at morning and evening
In the chaotic dance of life, one might occasionally find oneself out of step, tripping over unpredicted circumstances, or being swept off balance by an unexpected individual. To navigate such challenges, Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and a revered Stoic philosopher, presented a time-tested method. This approach involves two main practices, performed at the start and end of each day: morning preparation and evening reflection.
advanced mirroring in negotation
Just as in any field of expertise, the realm of negotiation and interpersonal communication is fraught with a variety of techniques that enhance understanding and cooperation. Among these, the practice of advanced mirroring stands out. In order to comprehend the nuances of advanced mirroring, it’s helpful to first understand its predecessor – traditional mirroring.
quantum mechanics made simple
Yes, it’s an article that I needed to write to get my head around quantum physics.
Imagine trying to explain the Internet to a goldfish. Challenging, right? Quantum mechanics can feel a bit like that. However, don’t worry. This blog aims to make quantum mechanics a bit more accessible – no PhD required!
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.