Psychology and Self Improvement

How To Quit Bad Habits For Good! Most of us have a bad habit or two we could stand to lose, but habits are hard to break. Whether your bad habit is smoking, procrastinating, overspending, or anything else, here are ten  tips to break free of negative behavior patterns. Number 1 - Acknowledge The Habit You can’t begin to change a habit if you don’t realize it exists in the first place,  or perhaps you keep ignoring it.  Unfortunately, this happens all the time. Your friends and family try to help you see your bad habit and protect you from it, but it’s as if you have a blindfold on because somehow you just don’t see it. The first step to creating any change in life is to realize that change needs to happen. Start by acknowledging the bad habit and that you have the power to do something about it. Number 2 - Understand Your Triggers What’s causing your habit? Whether you realize it or not, habits don’t just happen, they’re triggered by something  else.  You buy th...

The Six Thinking Hats Technique For Problem Solving Everyone has instincts, with some taking a positive approach to problem solving while  others are more acquainted with a critical standpoint. Both ways of making decisions are useful, but they both also have their downfalls. The six thinking hats technique by Edward De Bono, takes points from both of these views.  In fact, this technique separates thinking into six defined roles. With these roles, you can formulate the best possible solution to any problem. Let’s explore the six thinking hats and what they represent! Number 1 - White Hat The white hat represents just the facts in any given situation. This hat is used first and foremost to state the obvious and the material. Factual information can be used to help find a solution by looking at what you have, and  noticing what is absent. Questions to ask when wearing the white hat, can include: What information do I have about the issue? What does it tell me? What informa...

How To Memorize Fast And Easily Whether it’s a new technology, a foreign language, or an advanced skill, being a quick  learner can certainly give you an edge, but using the following memorization techniques  can have an even greater effect on your brain! First, you learn the information at hand, and second, you become better at remembering  over time. Here are some of the most commonly used techniques that can help you with everything from memorizing  a speech to remembering names of new people you meet! Number 1 - The Loci Technique Popularly known as “The Memory Palace”, this technique is believed to have been developed  in Ancient Greece, and it’s easy to use. All you have to do, is try to associate each item you’re trying to remember with a specific  image and a place. The effectiveness of this technique relies on your ability to mentally see and walk around  in that place with ease. A good first choice could be your own home. Now go on and mental...