by Aseem Gupta | Apr 10, 2023 | Self-Development
Competence in a skill refers to the ability to perform that skill effectively and consistently. It involves having the necessary knowledge, experience, and ability to perform the skill to a high standard. Competence in a skill can be measured differently, depending on...
by Aseem Gupta | Apr 9, 2023 | Psychology
We often pride ourselves on our ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities, believing that we see everything happening around us. However, there’s a cognitive blind spot we all share: the illusion of attention. This phenomenon reveals the unsettling...
by Aseem Gupta | Apr 8, 2023 | Psychology
For nearly two decades, the American media adhered to a strict policy prohibiting the publication of photographs showing the coffins of fallen soldiers. Initially implemented by the U.S. government in 1991 during the Gulf War, the ban was lifted in 2009 by Defense...
by Aseem Gupta | Apr 7, 2023 | Psychology
Envy, the emotion often whispered about but rarely acknowledged, has an uncanny ability to distort reality. In some moments, it can feel almost impossible to avoid. But is it truly as detrimental as we think? Consider this scenario: three situations, each involving a...
by Aseem Gupta | Apr 6, 2023 | Psychology
Procrastination is a challenge that most of us face at some point in our lives. It’s why we put off tasks we know are important—whether writing an essay, exercising, or tackling a daunting project. But why do we delay these tasks? The answer lies in a mix of human...