HeyJaredPsychMechanics: Patterns of the Mind
A psychology podcast about the hidden logic behind thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Each episode explores the patterns that shape how we think, feel, and behave—because nothing in the mind is random.
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Escaping the trap of black-and-white thinking (opens the original)
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Also known as either-or thinking, it's one of the most pervasive human cognitive biases. In this episode, I talk about where it comes from and how the concept itself is a classic example of black-and-white thinking.
Core Value Ratio (CVR): Why core values are not enough (opens the original)
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You're probably aware of the importance of core values. You feel good and in alignment when you live your life in accordance with your most important values. What isn't talked about when it comes to core values is that merely knowing them isn't enough. You have to respect the hierarchy of your core values. Related articles: When you need a break from everything Core values assessment
Let your mind be unmindful (opens the original)
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Mindfulness seems like a good idea on paper, but is it practical? If you pay attention, there's a reason your mind drifts when it does. Fighting the drift by being mindful could be a huge waste of your mental resources. Related articles: Why mindfulness doesn't work What causes overthinking?
Poets were the first psychologists (opens the original)
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Have you come across those people who dismiss psychological insights because they don't come from a peer-reviewed study? Yeah, don't be those people. Sure, studies are more credible than any other mode of understanding the human psyche, but that doesn't mean other modes aren't valuable. I illustrate this point by quoting some poets who had key insights about the human psyche, despite having no access to a research facility. Related articles: Insight learning Stages of trauma recovery
Why overthinking isn't a thing (opens the original)
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Is overthinking really that big of a problem as people make it out to be? I don't think so. In this episode, I argue why there's no such thing as overthinking, and more than anything, thinking or thinking a lot should be encouraged. Related articles: What causes overthinking? How to stop overthinking everything
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