In the 1960s, a young psychologist was hired to look for after-effects in patients who recently had split-brain surgeries. He discovered that they sometimes didn’t know the true motives for their behavior. Instead, they simply…
Browsing Category Self-Understanding
Why You Need to Face Your Past
“In the quest for plenty, know the paths are manyBut few will lead you past the regions where the past is buried”– Zack Hemsey, Lessons From a Nomad – Listen If you don’t confront your…
How To Take Stock of Yourself
Taking stock of yourself is a tool to become more self-aware. Self-awareness is important for understanding the reasons for your behavior. You think you understand – but do you? How often do you tell yourself…
On Comparing Yourself
For the longest time, people have compared themselves to others. This was useful for the assessment of social status in a group and could provide valuable information that could benefit survival. Today, comparing yourself to…