"Assumptions are dangerous things to make, and like all dangerous things to make -- bombs, for instance, or strawberry shortcake -- if you make even the tiniest mistake you can find yourself in terrible trouble," writes Lemony Snicket. This whimsical literary reference underscores a sobering truth: assumptions, often...
In the words of psychologist William James, “there is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.” But repeatedly having to make small, mundane decisions is draining. The term “decision fatigue” refers to the idea that the more decisions we have to make, the...
Ever notice how you slowly start talking and acting more like the people you spend the most time with? This phenomenon, known as "behavioural contagion,” can shape our actions and habits in powerful ways. But why do we feel the urge to copy others? One theory is the chameleon...
I hate being sick. When you're feeling under the weather, the last thing you want is to be kept awake by a hacking cough or a stuffy nose. That's when you might reach for a product called Night Nurse, otherwise known as NyQuil. This over-the-counter medication...
How Embracing the Impossible Can Propel You Forward Arianne initially thought her project would take 4 hours, but it unexpectedly consumed her entire day, finishing at 8:00 p.m. After a month, aiming to avoid a repeat, she allotted 12 hours for a similar project. Ironically, it took her...
Arianne set a time for her project. She thought that it would take her 4 hours to finish it. She started at 8:00 am, thinking that she should be done right before lunch. She was wrong; she ended up finishing her project at 8:00 p.m. She spent...
