Category: Brain and Mind
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The Danger of Unrealistic Optimism
We all know about Optimism: the steadfast ally of the ambitious, the spark in the eye of the dreamer, and the fuel of self-help book sales. While the ability to see the glass as half full is often lauded as a virtue, there’s a fine line between healthy optimism and blind, unrealistic optimism. In this…
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Mindful Eating: A Mindful Mind is a Happy Mind
In a world where multitasking is often celebrated, and meals are frequently consumed on the go, the act of eating mindfully may seem like a quaint relic of simpler times. But what if the deliberate act of paying attention to what you’re eating, how you’re eating, and why you’re eating could offer more than just…
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The Dopanomic Balance of Optimism and Pessimism
Life is like a fabric woven with threads of optimism and pessimism. This delicate balance, akin to an internal stock market, can be dubbed the “Dopanomic” equilibrium. The term “Dopanomics,” a blend of dopamine (the neurotransmitter often associated with pleasure and reward) and economics, represents the underlying mechanisms governing the interplay between hopeful and cautious…