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Psychology
Navigating the Crossroads of Midlife
Understanding and Embracing the Tumultuous Journey
Dec 22, 2023
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Joseph Allen Paine
Are We All Just Puppets of Our Own Biases?
Ever found yourself in a heated debate, fists clenched, voice raised, only to realize later that maybe, just maybe, you were a bit too…
Nov 28, 2023
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Joseph Allen Paine
Why Do We Disagree Just to Disagree? Contrarianism
Isn’t it interesting how going against the grain seems so damn appealing?
Nov 27, 2023
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Joseph Allen Paine
Flow vs Obsession: Finding the Right Balance
Flow and obsession may seem like similar mental states, but they are actually quite different.
Jan 1, 2023
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Joseph Allen Paine
Psychology: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
"The mind is everything; what you think you become." - Buddha
Dec 25, 2022
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Joseph Allen Paine
Catastrophizing: How Self-Made False Chaos Develops
When a person always assumes the worst will happen, this is known as catastrophizing. Too much exposure to negative information can lead a…
Nov 27, 2022
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Joseph Allen Paine
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