The Pygmalion effect is a psychological term that describes how a person’s expectations can impact their performance. The effect is based on the idea that people will work hard to meet the expectations of a leader, role model, or authority figure. The Pygmalion effect can also be used to intentionally help others develop. The Pygmalion […]
Tag: Mindset and Motivation
The four phases of acceptance
Prelude – Denial: “There is no problem” The four phases of acceptance are: ~Praveen Jada Do read the Disclaimer
Humans are hardwired for conflict
We are hardwired for conflict, we are hardwired to create chaos , we are hardwired to create entropy . We as humans by default want to mess up things that are going good. We break things to stick them back. Reasons might be to create problems like be the person to provide the solution, be […]
5 main reasons we eat
Sustenance – living and survival, Energy, growth, repair, health and fitnesspleasure – feeling of reward Comforting – rest and feeling of safety Community – eating together and enjoying company of others Emotional – avoid stress or to celebrate ~Praveen Jada Do read the Disclaimer
What feels better than a hard exercise session
When you complete the workout session on the days when you are not motivated to even get up. Not quitting when you feel like giving up because you cannot see immediate results. Doing what you promised to yourself mainly on your worst days. ~Praveen Jada Do read the Disclaimer
Learning more and doing nothing will make you feel unqualified
Learn more to feel qualified and not practicing or taking action will make you feel unqualified. It is a negative feedback loop. You feel like you are learning when you are attending courses or reading. If you do not use what you learn, then you are still unqualified. This breeds insecurity and you may enroll […]
Exceptions do not disprove the rule
You have to speak in generalities if you have to convey your message to a very large audience. You need to make certain assumptions about the people you are speaking to and deliver the messages. Yes, there will be many if and buts but exception does not ruin the rule. Our decisions and policies must […]
Religion may be keep people united
It seems that we created god and religion to come together as a group. Have a culture and traditions as a community. Because community and do work as part of community is important. Have some rules and tenets to live a life is important for tribes. It is important to have a protocol to live […]
Appeasing an aligator expecting it to eat you last is insanity
Appeasing an aligator expecting it to eat you last is insanity. Why would you do that. It eats you but you want it to eat you last. But what for. Just to live a little longer in the state of fear, anxiety and live like a servant without any control over what happens next. This […]
You feel bored because you are dependent on instant pleasures
You feel bored when you are relying more on the external sources for joy in life. When you are putting the control of your life on the external factors then your excitement fluctuates with what you are consuming whether it is food or online content or news. When you derive your motivation and energy internally […]
Humans prefer safety over autonomy
We as humans always prefer the false sense of security and illusion of safety over this comfort of growth, change and self-Reliance. Because having autonomy, taking responsibility and being accountable for one’s decisions requires mental and physical efforts. As humans our defaut way is to take the option of least resistance. So we prefer what […]
The best way to start is to start
The best way to start is to start. The best time to start is now. The best place to start is this place where you are. The best things to start with at the things that you have right now. Do the best you could with what you have and where you are. Do the […]
Do not trade unmeasurable stuff for measurable stuff
We trade out unmeasurable stuff for measurable stuff in life. Means we trade and compromise the most valuable things in life for material and momentary things of life. Generally we all strive to get money, power, pleasure and fame by sacrificing and neglecting faith, family, friendships and our overall well-being. ~Praveen Jada Do read the Disclaimer
Pain makes you stronger only if you believe so
You will be hurt in life. People will hurt you. Circumstances would make you suffer. You would get into unexpected troubles, crisis happen, you experience trauma. That is inevitable but the only this you need to be conscious of is to not let the crisis go wasted. You need to observed that pain and process […]
Freedom is given away by weak people
Our freedom will not be taken away by some dictator. Freedom and autonomy will be given up by weak people for immediate sense of pride and safety, for instant pleasures, for short term happiness and to get their low value desires met. ~Praveen Jada Do read the Disclaimer