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The mind at work; explore the ins and outs of mental health in the workplace and how to optimize employee psyche and, by extension, your organization's bottom line.
Workplace Woes
A bad system will beat a good person every time. — W. Edwards Deming Understanding the psychological impacts of a toxic workplace is essential in today’s fast-paced and increasingly interconnected world. The term “toxic workplace” refers to any work environment that negatively affects the mental, emotional, and physical health of the employees (Griffin, Colella & Goparaju, 2000).
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)2 years ago in Psyche
Drawbacks of Punishment
Scenario: A school is dealing with a persistent problem of students vandalizing the restrooms. The administration has tried various approaches to address this issue, including education on the importance of respecting school property and increased supervision in the restrooms. This will show how despite the administration tied to supervise, however, vandalism still happened. The administration tried hard to keep school property from getting damaged despite these efforts, the vandalism continues.
By Regina Mauldin2 years ago in Psyche
The Art Of Saying 'NO': Breaking The 'Can-Do' Curse
On Christmas Day, or whenever more people than usual get together, it can be stressful for the hosts with all the demands that are likely to be placed upon them. Thy want everything o be right, and everyone to be happy, and my guess is that some people would be saying 'YES' to certain requests they believe are unreasonable, yet feeling impotent to do anything about it because of the desire to appear caring and empathetic. Yet, that does not help them to be authentic and sincere.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
Narcissism And Personality Disorders. Content Warning.
Are all personality disorders the outcomes of frustrated narcissism? During our formative years (6 months to 6 years old), we are all “narcissists”. Primary Narcissism is a useful and critically important defense mechanism. As the infant separates from his mother and becomes an individual, it is likely to experience great apprehension, fear, and pain. Narcissism shields the child from these negative emotions. By pretending to be omnipotent, the toddler fends off the profound feelings of isolation, unease, pending doom, and helplessness that are attendant on the individuation-separation phase of personal development.
By kavinda ranabahu2 years ago in Psyche
The Myth of Multitasking
In the fast-paced world of the 21st century, multitasking is often hailed as a necessary skill for efficiency and productivity. However, emerging research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience suggests that the concept of multitasking, as commonly understood, is largely a myth. This article delves into the intricacies of this phenomenon, unraveling the misconceptions about human attention and productivity.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)2 years ago in Psyche
How to master anything by practice.
Mastering a skill is like trying to teach a cat to fetch—there's a lot of practice involved, and no one knows if it will ever truly work. Whether you're pirouetting like a pro, shredding on a guitar, or aiming for a perfect pitch with a baseball, the secret sauce is practice. It's the magical ingredient that transforms you from a fumbling amateur to a confident maestro. But what's happening in the brain when you decide to become a virtuoso cat herder or a master musician?
By Rolake Baba2 years ago in Psyche
Can Imposter Syndrome be overcome?
In the realm of literary brilliance, even after weaving the tapestry of eleven awe-inspiring books and being adorned with numerous prestigious awards, the iconic Maya Angelou found herself ensnared in the tendrils of persistent doubt—an unsettling suspicion that her accomplishments were not authentically earned. A comparable sentiment visited the intellectual sanctum of Albert Einstein, who, despite etching his name into the annals of scientific history, humbly referred to himself as an "involuntary swindler," questioning whether the magnitude of attention showered upon his work was genuinely warranted.
By Rolake Baba2 years ago in Psyche
