The latest episode of The Psychology Podcast is an interview of psychologist Ellen Hendriksen, author of the new book How to Be Yourself. Hendriksen is an expert on social anxiety, and I found the conversation fascinating. The topic goes hand-in-hand with the spotlight effect, which I briefly touched upon in this post and have been meaning to discuss in greater depth.
“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.”
—T.S. Eliot
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In the graduation season, advice to follow your passion and pursue your dreams abounds. But what about those of us who don’t have one passion or a clear dream?
“Instead of saying ‘I don’t have time’ try saying ‘its not a priority.’ Changing our language reminds us that time is a choice. If we don’t like how we’re spending an hour, we can choose differently.”
—Laura Vanderkam
If you’re like me, your inbox has been filled with notices of privacy policies over the past few days and weeks. Well, here’s another one to add to your collection. In an effort to comply with the European Union’s new privacy law, known as the G.D.P.R., I’ve added a privacy policy to the site. If you feel so inclined, you can read it here.
I’m going to take a break from writing this weekend to enjoy some quality time with friends and family. Have a great weekend!