Knowledge is power; remains true, but the power of emotional intelligence is equally significant. In the fast-paced world we inhabit, nurturing the socioemotional development of our youth has never been more vital. Emotional education is a foundational pillar in the modern educational landscape. It goes beyond traditional academic subjects, recognizing that the ability to understand and manage emotions is a …
Pop Psychology is Not Psychology: The rise and danger of unscientific
concepts in the name of Psychology
In today’s digital age, where a simple online search can yield millions of results on any topic, discerning fact from fiction has become more challenging than ever. Psychology, a rigorous academic discipline rooted in empirical research, isn’t immune to this flood of misinformation. With the rise of “pop psychology”—a blend of oversimplified psychological concepts, catchy headlines, and dubious self-help advice—it’s …
Diversity by Design: Proactively Building Inclusive Workspaces
‘If you do not intentionally, deliberately and proactively include, you will unintentionally exclude’. Jean- Baptiste. Embracing Diversity Beyond Demographics Diversity and inclusion extend far beyond the mere demographic composition of a workforce. They are about recognizing the individuality of each person and understanding that work ethics and styles are as diverse as the people themselves. While the discourse in the …
Feedback Forward: Using Constructive Criticism to Proactively Enhance
Performance
Feedback plays an important role in motivating and improving employee’s performance. However, feedback too often leaves employees feeling defeated and disheartened as it purely focuses on the past actions. Through their study, researchers found that people often don’t learn from feedback as it threatens their ego. During the study, participants were segregated into two groups and responded to factual questions …
Cultivating Curiosity: Proactive Methods to Foster Lifelong Learning.
Do you have the confidence to ask silly questions? If yes then you are a curious person who wants to learn & grow in life. From our childhood days, we felt that if we asked questions to our teacher in class, we might get judged by the class fellows or they make fun of us because we showed them that …
From Overworked to Energized: A Fresh Approach to Work
Coming across the topic of this month’s issue, my mind really kept going back to how routines have been helpful in my life. May it be a time when I studied hard for my mid-sems or finals, or may it be a time when I had to wake up, go to school or college, and now work. Routines really do …
Breaking Bad: Using Routine to Overcome Maladaptive Behavioral Patterns
We all hate routines, right? We often associate it with monotony and drudgery, believing they stifle our spontaneity and freedom. But what If I told you that routines when approached with the right mindset, can be the unsung heroes that bring positive transformation into our lives. Routines help us to build our cognitive habits which further influence our decision making …
Nurturing Innovation: The Power of Creative Consistency in the Workplace
In the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace, the pursuit of excellence has evolved beyond mere efficiency or efficacy. It transcends these conventional measures and ventures into the realm of creative consistency. This nuanced parameter, often overlooked in the realm of organizational behavior, plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation within teams and organizations. In this article, we delve into …
Structure vs. Stress: How Routine Can be Your Shield against Anxiety
Routine. Sounds monotonous? Every morning waking up and struggling to decide what to do first, whether to have a coffee, or to go for a shower, or to go for a morning walk followed by breakfast. All of these things can cause stress and make you feel anxious. But being ahead of time and setting a routine can help you …
Break Habits for Brain Boost: Incorporating Intentional Pauses in the Workday
Organizational research of the 21st century show how the fast-paced intensity of work, new technological advancements, and competitiveness have resulted workers to often get stuck inside the bubble of constantly performing due to pressure. This leads to blurring of the boundaries between one’s private and professional life, exhaustion, health issues, dissatisfaction with job, executive dysfunction, etc. Workers frequently work late …