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What is the athlete’s mindset? How can you use this mindset to help you improve your tennis game? An athlete’s mindset is all about mental strength, focus, and self-coaching. Having an athlete’s mindset can help you on and off the court. Read more about the athlete’s mindset and how it works.
In what ways are we all hypocrites? What methods do we use to delude ourselves of this truth? It’s easy to point out the hypocrisy of others, but it’s harder to admit that we’re all hypocrites. In The Happiness Hypothesis, it states that we all delude ourselves into thinking that we contribute more than we do and we discredit the contributions of others. Continue reading to learn more about the psychology of hypocrisy.
Why does reaching your goals only cause temporary happiness? Why can’t we always be happy? We often feel hollow and unfulfilled after achieving what we want. This is because happiness is temporary and if the happiness of achieving one thing lasted forever, then we’d never strive towards more goals. There are some things we can do to help us feel more fulfilled though. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of temporary happiness.
How does emotional arousal effect the decision-making process? Is it possible to recognize and overcome our heightened feelings? Emotional arousal occurs when we’re hungry, afraid, angry, or sexually excited. The decisions we make while in these heightened emotional states are often irrational and not in our best interests. Unfortunately, even if we are fully aware that we’re in an aroused state, it doesn’t mean we can control it. Keep reading to learn more about emotional arousal and decision-making.
Do animals possess self-awareness? What do we currently know about animal consciousness? Many claim that animals aren’t self-aware—they’re driven by instinct. But scientific research suggests that animals do possess some basic self-awareness, although animal consciousness isn’t as sophisticated as humans’. Keep reading to learn how self-awareness manifests in animals.
What are the two selves when you’re playing tennis? Why do you need them to be a good player? The two selves of your tennis game can help you be a great athlete. Self 1 is your ego-mind, which is your own understanding of yourself and your beliefs. Self 2 is the physical self that plays tennis. Read more about the two selves of your tennis game.
What is the endowment effect? Why do we have a hard time parting with out possessions? The endowment effect states that when you own something, you automatically value it more than other people do. This can lead to poor selling decisions and a tendency to overvalue your possessions. Keep reading for more about the endowment effect.
What does it mean when a character in literature takes flight? What are some examples of flight being used symbolically? More often than not, flight in literature symbolizes either freedom or spirituality. Additionally, the ability to fly can also be used ironically depending on the circumstance. Keep reading to learn about flight in literature.
What is tennis focus? How do you learn to focus and how can it help you play better? Tennis focus is referred to as “relaxed focus.” This means that you have your head in the game, but don’t stress yourself out with self-criticism and overthinking. Read more about tennis focus and how it can improve your game.
Why is weather so important in literature? Why is rain the most commonly used weather symbol and what does it mean? The setting of a story informs the mood, the attitude of the characters, and the presentation of the themes. One of the most important elements of the setting is the weather. In literature, weather plays many roles such as a plot device, a way to set the atmosphere, a symbol for cleansing or misery, and much more. Keep reading to learn what different types of weather symbolize in literature.