453. Leveraging Cognitive Dissonance

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "Why does this always happen to me?" Feeling stuck or powerless can sneak in when we least expect it, and it often shows up as victim mentality. It's a natural part of being human, but the cost is real. Tune in this week as I break down what v ...  Show more

What if strengthening your mind was just as important as strengthening your body? Most of us know how to build physical strength. We exercise, improve our nutrition, and challenge our muscles over time. But very few people think about intentionally strengthening their minds, even ...  Show more

What is cognitive dissonance? Uncover the mental gymnastics we employ when our beliefs and actions clash. Learn how it works on this episode of Know Yourself. Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/cognitive-dissonance-w ...  Show more

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. — Marcus AureliusToday I want to talk about one of the most interesting things about humans, the fact that we cling so dearly to our belief systems in face of contradiction evidence, ...  Show more

How can you cultivate more awe into your daily life?

On the spectrum of emotion, awe is probably one of the most elusive and misunderstood. It’s easy to feel awe when you encounter the wonders of nature, a piece of powerful music or art, or have a deeply spiritual exper ...

In 1957 Leon Festinger uncover cognitive dissonance and it has been weaponized against us for the betterment and detriment of society ever since.In this episode we cover the basics of cognitive dissonance theory, how it has been used in the past to shape society, and how we can e ...  Show more