The unexpected reciprocity decay: when does a favour expire?
Are you upset when people you've helped don't return the favour? It's a normal phenomenon called reciprocity decay. Favours do expire.
Winning 101: focus on the process, not on the outcome
A goal can change, even disappear, but what you build up day by day, will last. Focus on the process to enjoy the ride! Make it fun, get others onboard.
The sunk cost effect can ruin your budget, time and energy
The sunk cost effect is what makes us continue to invest in things which clearly don't work: project, relationship, investment, career path.
The Top 6 Obstacles Preventing Workplace Collaboration
Ever wondered why workplace collaboration isn't going as smooth as you were expecting? Find out the top 6 obstacles!
Reaction formation: why people act opposite to their emotions
Reaction formation: from the young boy bullying a girl he likes to the sad adult laughing all the time. A defence mechanism.
Compartmentalization – a way to organize life, so you can cope with it
Compartmentalization is a defence mechanism meant to help you overcome dark times. However it should not become a way of living.
Acting like a baby – the Regression defence mechanism
Regression defence mechanism is an unconscious response that eases anxiety and “helps” avoid dealing with the real issue. That doesn't help.
Overcoming bad events: the 5 stages of mourning
Major negative events in our lives (shattered dreams, breakups, job losses and other) trigger the process of mourning. Knowing its stages can help you heal faster.
How to change groups: the 25% rule
The ability to change groups in the way they think or behave is a super power. One that can be used for the better or for the worse.
Boreout, the opposite of burnout and its effects
Boreout: dumb tasks, underutilization or simply no work at all. The end result: depression, anxiety and much more, until you leave the organization.