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7 Virtue Signaling Examples in Everyday Life
Did you participate in the celebrated ice bucket challenge of 2014? If so, do you remember what it was for? And if you do, do you know what “ALS” stands for? If you did participate in the ice bucket challenge, you probably felt like you were doing something for a good cause. However, if you’re […]
Continue Reading... 11 Vision Board Ideas and Examples for Students
Vision boards are a wonderful tool for turning your dreams into reality. They act as prompts for your subconscious, making you more sensitive and receptive to the opportunities around you that can propel you to what you want in life. A goal board or dream board, as vision boards are also sometimes called, promotes a […]
Continue Reading... 7 Cherry Picking Fallacy Examples for When People Ignore Evidence
When I was in high school, I had to participate in a debate with a classmate on the topic of whether or not the drinking age should be pushed from 21 to 18. I was assigned to argue that it should be 18 and she argued that it should stay 21. I initially thought this […]
Continue Reading... 9 Circular Reasoning Examples (or “Begging the Question”) in Everyday Life
If you’re job hunting, you’re certainly not alone. And if you are fresh out of college, you may be having a tough time competing in a job market with others who have extensive experience in your chosen field. This is where a major frustration comes into trying to land a job. Often, companies will say […]
Continue Reading... 30-Day Journaling Challenge: How to Build the Journal Habit
Journaling is a popular activity for people these days, and rightfully so. Having a place to dump all of your stressful thoughts and do some self-reflection can be a very cathartic practice. However, if you’re like me, this may be one of those habits that you get really gung-ho about by going out and getting […]
Continue Reading... How to Positively Deal with Constructive Criticism: 7 Simple Strategies
Nobody enjoys being criticized. Even when it’s meant to be what people call, “constructive criticism”, being told you need to improve upon something can sting… especially when you didn’t see it coming. Whether it’s school-related, in the workplace or your personal life… preparing yourself for how to handle criticism well is crucial when it comes […]
Continue Reading... 71 Critical Thinking Questions to Carefully Examine Any Information
The ability to think critically will often determine your success in life. Let’s face it: Every single day we are bombarded by news, social media updates, and an avalanche of information. If take all of this at face value, then it’s easy to be deceived, misled or ripped off. That’s why it’s important to develop […]
Continue Reading... 65 Hypothetical Questions to Have a Fun Conversation
As opposed to rhetorical questions or loaded questions, hypothetical questions consist of unproven assumptions or make-believe scenarios. But you can also ask hypothetical questions to get to know someone better. In fact, the right question can lead to a fun conversation as you learn interesting things about how another person thinks. With that in mind, […]
Continue Reading... 7 Strategies to Learn Anything Fast Today
In his essay, “Advice to a Young Tradesman”, Benjamin Franklin wrote that “time is money”… further explaining how time is a valuable resource and, therefore, it is better to do things as quickly as possible. Some may even argue time is our most precious commodity. You may often feel that there aren’t enough hours in […]
Continue Reading... 15 Cognitive Biases: A List of Common Biases Many People Have
Let’s solve a quick math problem. A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Ten cents, right? At least that’s what first came to mind for me when reading this first question in a series of three in the Cognitive Reflection Test. […]
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