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Orion Taraban -

The trap of why: how to break out of obsessive rumination

The trap of why: how to break out of obsessive rumination
In the wake of a significant loss, it's human nature to search for meaning: "why did this happen?" And while this question can produce some useful answers, the process of questioning should always be limited and time-bounded. This is because no "why" questions have perfectly satisfying answers -- just "good enough" ones. In this episode, I'll talk about how to break out of the pattern of obsessive rumination that can occur when falling into the trap of "why." Orion is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. To propose a topic for discussion or to schedule a consultation: psychackspodcast@gmail.com Podcast available on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com #obsession #why #meaning

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Evolutionary Psychology, Orion Taraban -

Understanding Status in Mating and Dating: Evolutionary Psychology Insights

Understanding Status in Mating and Dating: Evolutionary Psychology Insights
While evolutionary psychology can be incredibly useful in explaining much of modern mating and dating preferences, it fails, in my opinion, to adequately appreciate the influence of status on intersexual dynamics. The standards of attractiveness fluctuate (somewhat) from generation to generation and from culture to culture; however, what remains constant is the collective selection of some subset of partner traits considered to be "desirable." Attracting a partner with more of these traits -- irrespective of how arbitrary or superficial those traits might be -- generally redounds to increased survival and prosperity.

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Lesley Timbol -

Understanding and Managing Social Anxiety Disorder (S.A.D.) - Mental Iron Episode 85

Understanding and Managing Social Anxiety Disorder (S.A.D.) - Mental Iron Episode 85

Social anxiety disorder causes significant anxiety in everyday interactions, but it can be treated with therapy and medication, as well as by challenging negative thoughts, practicing mindfulness, and making lifestyle changes.   Questions to inspire discussion What is social anxiety disorder? —Social anxiety disorder causes significant anxiety in everyday interactions, leading individuals to worry about embarrassing themselves and fear being judged negatively by others. What are the physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder? —Physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder include blushing, fast heartbeat, trembling, sweating, nausea, trouble breathing, muscle tension, and blank mind, making it difficult to endure social situations....

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Overcoming Life's Challenges | Jordan Peterson Motivation

Overcoming Life's Challenges | Jordan Peterson Motivation
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Alex Hermozi Opens Your Eyes with Ultimate Productivity Hack

Alex Hermozi Opens Your Eyes with Ultimate Productivity Hack

The key idea of the video is that starting tasks immediately, working hard, and finding fulfillment in challenging tasks can lead to increased productivity, happiness, and a fulfilling life.   KEY INSIGHTS Starting is the perfect condition for work, as the moment you begin working is when your output per unit of time goes up. The speaker has compressed the time between thinking about starting a task and actually starting it, resulting in increased productivity. The key to success is putting in the work, as cutting corners or trying to dress it up will only result in being reminded that the...

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