Zeigarnik Effect

Zeigarnik Effect

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, unable to quiet your racing thoughts because of tasks left undone? Or perhaps you’ve finished a project, only to realize that another unfinished task keeps resurfacing in your mind, demanding attention. This is...
Déformation Professionnelle

Déformation Professionnelle

In our quest to understand the world’s complexities, we often rely on our areas of expertise. However, this specialized knowledge can sometimes hinder our ability to see beyond our tools and perspectives. This phenomenon, known as déformation professionnelle,...
Planning Fallacy

Planning Fallacy

Every morning, you compile your to-do list. It’s a familiar ritual that many of us perform—gathering our tasks and organizing our day. But how often does it happen that every item is crossed off by the end of the day? If you’re like most people, this is a rare...
Overthinking

Overthinking

Overthinking is a silent saboteur that often strikes at the most inconvenient times. Whether it’s choosing the best route to take, making a career decision, or evaluating a simple preference, the more we think, the more complicated things become. Our minds, designed...
Strategic Misrepresentation

Strategic Misrepresentation

Imagine this scenario: You’re applying for your dream job. The stakes are high. To stand out, you polish your resumé until it gleams. In the interview, you weave a narrative of your professional accomplishments, leaving out the missteps and setbacks. When asked if you...
Illusion of Attention

Illusion of Attention

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...