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Confirmation Bias

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What is Confirmation Bias?
How can we Mitigate it?

Confirmation bias is one of the most well-documented and pervasive cognitive biases.
It refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one’s prior beliefs, values, or hypotheses, while ignoring, undervaluing, or dismissing contradictory evidence.
Core definition and mechanisms confirmation bias operates on multiple levels:

Selective search: Actively seeking evidence that supports what you already think. […]

The Blind Men and the Elephant

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The Parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant.

A long time ago in a village in India, there lived six blind men who had never seen an elephant. One day, word spread that a magnificent elephant had arrived in the village. Curious to understand what this creature was like, the six blind men went to examine it. Each man touched a different part of the elephant:

The first man approached the elephant’s side and felt its broad, […]

The 6 Types of Resentment

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What is Resentment?

Resentment is the perception of being treated unfairly, emphasizing perception because it is tied to our thoughts and beliefs which shape the feeling. It’s often “anger that’s waiting” for acknowledgment, repair, or change.

As we will see in this blog, there are many types of resentment. Some types signal important internal processes, care, or protection rather than pure negativity.

Resentment is a bitter indignation that consumes you from the inside out. […]

How do you Fix Conflict?

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Ever wonder why some couples fall apart after a few years while others seem to grow even stronger?
It’s not because they never fight. It’s because they know how to repair.
Unresolved conflict isn’t just a disagreement, it leaves behind emotional wounds.
Over time, those wounds stack up. Small issues turn into major resentments. Emotional safety erodes.
And eventually, partners start feeling like roommates instead of lovers.
Here’s what people get wrong:
💥 They assume time will heal the issue. […]

The Greatest Act of Self Love

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This quote encapsulates a powerful lesson we need to learn about valuing oneself and setting boundaries:
“This year, I learned to step away from people and spaces where I don’t feel valued.
I stopped overexplaining, forcing connections, and seeking validation from others. I trusted my intuition, set boundaries, and removed my energy without guilt.
I realized that protecting my peace is essential and that choosing myself is the greatest act of self-love.”
Isn’t that just so on point? […]

Internal Struggles and Grace

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We’ve all been there – someone treats us poorly, and our first instinct is to take it personally. We wonder what we did wrong, or why they seem to have such an issue with us.
However, most of the time, it has absolutely nothing to do with us at all.
We are complex beings, dealing with their own baggage, their own fears and insecurities. The way they treat others is often just a reflection of the battles they’re fighting within themselves. […]

Does Time Heal All Wounds?

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Do you think time heals all wounds? The ox asked the rabbit.
The rabbit  shook her head and replied, I don’t think it’s time that heals. It’s what you do with time that makes us better or worse.
Time can definitely help us gain some perspective and distance from painful experiences. But I don’t think it’s just the passage of time itself that really does the healing.
It’s what we actively do with that time that makes the biggest difference. […]

How to Approach Personal Disagreements

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This article was published last week in Brainz Magazine under the title 6 Tips To Approach Personal Disagreements.
All of us will encounter challenging conversations at some point in our lives. In a time where there is such a variety of views regarding politics, social norms, climate, religion, wellness and even nutrition, opportunities for discrepancies abound.

Having successful relationships make a big difference in the quality of our experience. In order to do that, […]