Katie Doll

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Somehow, Katie was able to pull off her childhood dream of creating a career around books after graduating with a degree in English and a concentration in Creative Writing. Her preferred genre of books has changed drastically over the years, from fantasy/dystopian young-adult to moving novels and non-fiction books on the human experience. Katie especially enjoys reading and writing about all things television, good and bad.

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Bachelor of Arts in English With a Concentration in Creative Writing

Importance of Environmental Protection: Save the Planet

What is the importance of environmental protection? What effects do climate change and warming temperatures have on the planet? The natural environment is threatened every day. Humans are cutting down forest ecosystems, droughts are causing dangerous flooding, and high temperatures are lowering the GDP. This is all because humans are intervening with the environment, and it’ll only get worse if nothing is done to stop it. Let’s look at the reasons why environmental protection is important for human lives, the economy, and the planet.

What Is Memory Distortion & How Does It Happen?

What is memory distortion? Can we change our memories? In Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me), Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson say that one way we overcome cognitive dissonance is through memory distortion. This is when we falsely remember information and events to put ourselves in a good light. Continue reading to learn more about memory distortion.

How to Set Goals in Life With Marie Forleo’s Philosophy

How do you set goals in life? How many goals should you try to accomplish at once? Marie Forleo’s book Everything Is Figureoutable assures readers that through determination, you can achieve anything you want in life. Forleo contends that the first step is to select a single goal to focus on. Discover how to set goals in life using Forleo’s philosophy.

What Is Mel Robbins’s 5 Second Rule & Why Is It Important?

What is Mel Robbins’s 5 Second Rule? How can you use the Rule to take control of your life? In The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins explains how you can assert agency over your life by just counting down from five to one over the course of five seconds and acting when you reach one. This method is helpful for those who overthink and hesitate on tasks. Keep reading to learn more about Mel Robbins’s 5 Second Rule and how it can help you.

Self-Justification Examples: How We Excuse Our Wrongs

What are some examples of self-justification? Why do we want to protect ourselves from cognitive dissonance? Rather than admitting wrongdoing or accepting contradictory beliefs, most people find ways to justify their actions to themselves and others. According to Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson in their book Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me), this process is called self-justification. Keep reading to look at self-justification examples to better understand the psychology behind it.

Mel Robbins’s 5 Second Rule: Psychology and Uses

What is the psychology behind the 5 Second Rule? How can you use the Rule to improve your life? In The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins explains that the 5 Second Rule can be used to improve your life in three ways. These three ways are to jump into action, be bold and follow your gut, and control impulsiveness. Let’s explore each use in detail and the 5 Second Rule’s psychology.

Are Humans Rational? No, But We Think We Are

Are humans rational? Are we less rational than we think we are? In Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me), Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson say that we’re naturally inclined to believe that we’re rational actors moving through an ordered existence. However, our rationality can’t justify the bad things we do. Find out why we use rationality to excuse bad decisions, and whether humans are as rational as we think we are.

The Benefits of Waking Up Early in the Morning

What are the benefits of waking up early in the morning? How does getting an early start help you take initiative in life? Mel Robbins’s book The 5 Second Rule explains that there are three main uses of her Rule: jumping into action, being bold and following your gut, and controlling impulsiveness. But she says you’ll receive the most benefits of the Rule if you get out of bed earlier. Here are the benefits of waking up early in the morning and how to get an early start.

What Is Self-Justification? Definition and Causes

What is self-justification? Why do we try to justify our wrong actions? Self-justification is when we try to justify our beliefs or bad things we’ve done. Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson explain this process in their book Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) and how we do it to convince ourselves we’ve done the right thing. Keep reading to learn what self-justification is, with an example.

How the 5 Second Rule Challenges Brain Patterns

How does your brain detect patterns? What’s the science behind the 5 Second Rule? In The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins discusses the science behind her 5 Second Rule. She answers why it has such a powerful effect on the brain, and it all has to do with how the brain recognizes patterns. Continue reading to learn how brain patterns affect your ability to fight procrastination, hesitation, and harmful impulses.