The article, authored by David Peterson, examines the interplay between optimism and magical thinking, and their effects on decision-making and well-being. It illustrates how unchecked optimism and magical thinking, like the belief in winning the lottery, can lead to poor decisions and unrealistic expectations. Conversely, balanced optimism, grounded in realism, fosters resilience and well-being. The piece suggests cultivating “optimistic skepticism,” setting concrete goals, and learning from past failures as strategies to optimize optimism without falling into the pitfalls of magical thinking.

Retrieval practice is a learning strategy that focuses on actively recalling information from memory. Instead of simply rereading notes or textbooks, retrieval practice encourages learners to actively search for and retrieve information. Why is retrieval practice...

You know how sometimes you get these unhelpful thoughts stuck in your head? Like, you're trying to work on a project, but your mind keeps going, "You're not good enough for this. You're going to mess it all up." Or you're about to give a presentation, and that nagging...

Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like everything's piling up at once? I know that I have! Emails flooding in, meetings left and right, myriad tasks calling for your attention—it can be a real challenge to keep up. But you know what? There’s a tool...

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant demands and distractions that surround us. However, by decluttering our minds and our surroundings, we can create space for what truly matters and find balance in the midst of daily chaos. Today, let’s join Minimalist...

How often does your mind wander? Could it be a good thing?  Psychologist Jonathan Smallwood's research reveals that unhappy minds tend to wander into the past, while happy minds focus on the future, suggesting that wandering among memories helps us prepare for what's...