You’ve probably noticed biases or blinders in other people which they, themselves, seem oblivious to. Of course the nature of bias is that it isn’t as easily recognized and acknowledged in the person who harbors that bias.
There are a variety of biases and blinders that we could mention here today. However, I recently learned about one in particular, with research demonstrating that in general we as individuals believe we have more restraint than we actually possess -- ultimately leading to poor decision-making.
Of course we all have them. We all have Temptations. And of course they tend to come at the least optimal times for us.
Under Stress
One of those times is when you or I are under a great deal of stress. We can’t always get away from stress of course. But if you’re living in a state of continually high stress it can have a host of negative harmful effects on you. Do you have a plan in place and are you taking the steps to address your high, ongoing stress?
The word “authenticity” is batted about a lot these days on social media and the like. It’s not a new thing, however. Back in the day, you might have heard of young folks going off to “find themselves” – or in some of your classes you might have come across the term “self-actualization” which Wikipedia defines the following way:
Self-actualization, in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, is the highest level of psychological development, where personal potential is fully realized after basic bodily and ego needs have been fulfilled. - source: Wikipedia
On the surface, these and other terms might all seem to have the same message - basically to find your interests, talents, and what makes you happy. Happiness though is a fleeting emotion that is surface-level rather than soul-level.
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