The post draws its insights from Tali Sharot’s “The Optimism Bias” and Martin Seligman’s work on “learned optimism” and “learned helplessness” to explain how our brains are both naturally optimistic and can perceive powerlessness. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/6-ways-more-optimistic-patrick-franck-h4m5c/?trackingId=A2qgy%2FPPTeioYqx2P%2Bi9MQ%3D%3D
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This article explores the common struggle of sleep deprivation, highlighting how it often stems from a cycle of bad habits. Drawing insights from James Clear’s ‘Atomic Habits’ and Liedy Klotz’s ‘Subtract,’ we delve into how to break free from this […]
Social media algorithms exploit the “variable reward” principle, constantly surprising you, the user, with new content to keep you on their platforms. This article suggests ways to break that cycle and keep yourself from falling into the scrolling pit. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/might-break-from-social-media-make-you-more-how-short-patrick-franck-yc8ec/?trackingId=8gUkCzCEQfmI6ZMWGpHA5g%3D%3D […]
This blog post explores the negative impact of excessive pressure on young athletes, drawing parallels to Dan Ariely’s study on reward incentives. It highlights how “choking under pressure” can arise from fear of failure and loss aversion. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-strategies-parents-support-children-sport-anxiety-patrick-franck-auo8c/?trackingId=CFQSXXQPRqizjXFAvrMK%2FQ%3D%3D
