Schemas: helpful and hurtful

Schemas can be helpful in that they save our brains the time and energy of recreating a template each time. However, they can also be hurtful, especially because they operate unconsciously and move us to interpret the world in a biased way, such as with gender, race, or skin color.

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Emotional Valence

The emotional charge of being drawn to or away from something is known in psychology as EMOTIONAL VALENCE. It’s referring to the intrinsic attractiveness (Positive Valence) or aversiveness (Negative Valence) of events, people, things, or situations.

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How to channel a higher cause at work

Looking for a motivation reboot at work or ideas on how to be an inspirational leader? Any leader who wants to adopt this infinite mindset of running a business or team must follow five essential practices.

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Anguishing over languishing

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant defines languishing as “a sense of stagnation and emptiness.” Yikes! That’s no fun, but it’s a feeling that many are experiencing with the pandemic lock downs and resulting social isolation.

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