Thinks I find along the way
A growing body of research sheds light on our reactions to AI and automation. Source: Who’s Afraid of AI—and Why?
Are you afraid? I am! Even though I use AI occaisionally it’s not the ways I have used it that scare me. It’s applications like this…
In Boston, a group of colonists board three British tea ships and dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor in protest of the Tea Act of 1773. Source: The Boston Tea Party | December 16, 1773 | HISTORY
The event was reenacted in Boston on the 250th anniversary. You can read about it here.
A Buddhism professor explains how he copes with his suffering, aging, and death. Source: How a Buddhism Teacher Deals With His Own Pain
“Two words,” Epictetus says, “should be committed to memory and obeyed by alternatively exhorting and restraining ourselves, words that will ensure we lead a mainly blameless and untroubled life.” Those two words were ‘persist and resist.’
Today, we persist in our efforts—despite any obstacles we might face—and we resist naysayers, discouragement and distractions. We know that today is another day to face what we need to do—but without feeling rushed or worried. We know we are in it for the long haul. Others in our shoes might give up but we are in it for the long haul. Reminding ourselves of this makes it easier to resist all the noise. And to let us continue with our work.
The brain plays a crucial role in influencing the decision-making process. Source: Who Wears the Pants, You or Your Reptilian Brain?
Learn how to become the best you – how modern men can improve their lives with specific habits, insights and strategies. Source: How Modern Men Can Improve Their Lives: Become the Best YOU
Delving into the continuous process of individual growth in your relationships. Source: The Lifelong Journey of Personal Development
If mementos of personal triumphs are starting to make you feel like a has-been, you might be better off without them. Source: Why You Might Want to Toss Out Your Trophies
btw, if you’re interested in the ‘science’ of happiness, you might want to follow Arthur C. Brooks and his column in The Atlantic for more like this!
Dating: What is it good for? Source: Learning How to Make the Most of Dating
You don’t have to jingle anybody’s bells if you’re not in the mood. Source: Are Holidays Not Your Thing?
Kindness has significant benefits for the giver and the receiver. Source: The Profound Impact of Deliberate Acts of Kindness
“If you have someone who looks at you with love, who puts up with your baggage, who is willing to actually listen and respond in kind, who doesn’t disappear only to return a few days later with excuses, who doesn’t leave you behind on a Saturday, keep that guy around.
A man who is nice is not a red flag! It might seem like it would be boring and not a challenge, but the truth is, if you have someone who loves you a lot, don’t push them away. Try opening your heart to someone who might be different from people you have dated before.
In most relationships, there’s always one person who loves the other more. And that dynamic can often flip. If you have someone who likes you more, don’t run. You might find that the shoe is on the other foot sometime in the not too distant future.
So, take a risk. Try out a nice guy. You might be very happy you did.” Source: 5 Traits Of Sweet, Committed Men That May Seem Like Red Flags At First
Be aware of wanting inside your own mind. Source: Look for Pleasant Things or Avoid Unpleasant Things
Christmas is a joyous time, but it can be difficult for many. Source: Navigating Christmas Day
Evidence-based strategies to foster a more fulfilling holiday experience. Source: Navigating Loneliness During the Holidays
Shaming others, or yourself, won’t help you feel or be better. Source: Is Shaming Effective?
From it’s historic origins in 1986 at a research lab at the University of Washington, the world-renowned Love Lab, founded by Dr. John Gottman, has developed the most powerful relationship assessment available today. This evidence-based assessment is designed to help clinicians diagnose the most complex relationship challenges.
Pursuing the Gottman mission of democratizing global access to even the most powerful therapeutic tools, in 2019, Affective Software, in partnership with the Gottman Institute, leveraged the latest in cutting-edge technological advancements to bring the Love Lab into the 21st century. With the release of Gottman Connect, an easy-to-use online platform, clinicians and couples all around the world can now leverage the power of the Gottman Love Lab.
Since the 1980s, Gottman has brought more than three thousand married couples into his “love lab” near the University of Washington campus. Here’s what it’s all about! Source: Love Lab
Heeding Viktor Frankl’s call is more important than ever. Source: From Crisis of Meaning to Call for Meaning
“When it comes to relationships, we tend to overcomplicate things.
We start wondering if this person is “the one” and if everything will remain perfect. Inevitably, reality falls short of our expectations. When we encounter problems, it can feel overwhelming. Or perhaps we start to feel adrift in love.
How will you deal with this? What should you do? You could read the scientific literature, go to counseling, or wade through all of the questionable relationship advice, hoping to uncover something useful.
It’s a lot to process, making you want to do nothing and hope for the best. While that may make you feel better temporarily, it’s not what will ultimately make your relationship better.
Ready for some good news? Relationship improvement is simpler than it may seem. It comes down to three basic strategies.” Go to the Source: 3 Simple Ways to Improve Any Relationship
Bright, shiny objects! 
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