Psychology Mauritius
Why You Feel Guilty Leaving Books or Games Unfinished
Ever find yourself feeling guilty because you put a book down halfway through? You're still on the third level of that game you bought a year ago? Or maybe you left a movie in the middle of it? The guilt's a strange feeling, and it's not as much about the lost money as you'd expect. Here's what's going on when you're feeling that odd guilt.
15 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
Fake It Until You Make It: How to Believe in Yourself When You Don't Feel Worthy
Do you ever feel like you don't quite deserve your success or aren't fully qualified to do what you do? That common feeling is what psychologists call the "impostor syndrome," a phenomenon where successful people feel like frauds waiting for someone to realize that they're unfit for their leadership roles.
07 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
Test the Waters Before You Announce Bad News
When there's tough news to deliver, we often assume the right thing to do is tell everyone who is affected at once. But controversial and emotional news can be difficult to announce in a large public forum.
06 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
3 Ways to Start Every Day Better
Great athletes put the odds in their favor by having a routine that helps them start each day right. Why don't you? Here are three tips to do just that.
03 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
Choose Connection Over Conflict
It feels good to win an argument. But in every fight there’s a loser too, and your counterpart may leave the discussion feeling discouraged and disengaged. Instead of combating, try connecting:
01 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
Making the Transition to Entrepreneurship: 4 Steps
Starting a business is one thing. Now you need to learn to live like an entrepreneur.
31 May 2013, business.mega.mu
How to Give (and Receive) Positive Criticism
Criticism hurts for most, but given right, it can inspire both the critic and the critiqued. Here are five tips to make your critique a positive experience.
27 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Work Life Balance: How to Take Control
Five factors that make the difference between a life of fulfillment and a life filled with regret.
26 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Give Better Criticism with These Four Rules
Giving someone thoughtful, productive criticism is a lot harder than it seems. To keep things productive, cognitive scientist, author, and philosopher Daniel Dennett shares four simple rules to help guide you to successful critical commentary.
25 May 2013, business.mega.mu
3 Ways to Spot a Liar
A new study out of Harvard offers advice on spotting a liar and they're not what you see in the movies.
25 May 2013, business.mega.mu
The Modern Workplace: Introverts Need Not Apply
Trends toward open-plan offices may actually be counterproductive to employee productivity.
23 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Retirement is Not Necessarily Happiness
Idleness makes people unhappy, yet they need a justification to be busy
20 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Bad Day? 8 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
If trying to think yourself into a better mood fails, try doing something instead. Here are eight ideas.
09 May 2013, business.mega.mu
5 Foolproof Ways to Get Through a Tough Task
Still staring at that blinking cursor on your blank screen? Here's how to get past it.
08 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Want Something? Pretend You Already Have It
Your mind is often your greatest tool, but as anyone who has been taken over by fear, frustration, or worry knows, it can also be your greatest enemy.
03 May 2013, business.mega.mu
10 Words To Erase From Your Vocabulary
From an informal poll of communication experts and career advisers, these 10 words emerged as the most common fillers, qualifiers and jargon that mean nothing and will get you nowhere. Erase them from your vocabulary immediately.
03 May 2013, business.mega.mu
5 Decision-making Types: Which One Are You?
New research from McKinsey offers insight into how to play up your strengths and compensate for weaknesses when you're the one calling the shots.
01 May 2013, business.mega.mu
How Your Brain Corrupts Your Shopping Choices
Ever come home from a day of shopping and wondered why on earth you purchased certain items? As it turns out, our brains corrupt our shopping choices to the point that we barely know what we're doing. Here's what's happening and what you can do about it.
26 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu
How Advertising Manipulates Your Choices and Spending Habits (and What to Do About It)
Advertisements aren't inherently bad, but many use manipulative tactics that influence in ways we don't even realize.
25 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu
Why Getting Comfortable With Discomfort Is Crucial to Success
In an increasingly competitive, cautious and accelerated world, those who are willing to take risks, step out of their comfort zone and into the discomfort of uncertainty will be those who will reap the biggest rewards.
24 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu