The Learning Pill

Greetings In this blog, let's discuss a slow and silent killer- Loneliness . This disease is very relevant, especially in this day and age. It's something almost everyone experiences, but no one wants to talk about it- maybe because the lack of a healthy social life maybe be embarrassing or perhaps because you don't want to be looked at as a person with a disease by people. Introduction We live in these massive concrete jungles, have lots of colleagues and acquaintances, and frequently go to weekend parties, birthday parties, events, concerts, etc. With the number of people we interact with daily, it's hard to believe that many of us would feel lonely. In a country of 1.4 billion people like India, 43% of adults feel lonely ( 2021 report ). In a country as socially happening as the United States of America, 31% of the adults often feel lonely. The pandemic and the advent of digital media and entertainment have only worsened the situation. It has forced us to socially is...

Hello readers! I hope you are doing well. Today we will be discussing the games we play in life. I guarantee that by the end of this blog, you will have gained a new perspective on life as a whole. So let’s get started. Introduction What do I mean by games here? I don’t mean those mobile or pc games, nor do I mean those mind games cheating partners play on each other. Here, by games, I mean any activity that we do to keep ourselves engaged in this world, or else we would all go insane. So, what type of activities are we talking about here? You wouldn’t read a blog explaining daily activities like brushing or bathing, would you? Here, I am referring to more complex activities like exercising, doing a job, maintaining a relationship, etc. Understanding context To help you get on the same frequency as I, let's go through a few examples to understand the topic better. Consider the classic life cycle told by our parents. Get good grades, go to a good college, then a good job, which woul...

As you may or may not know, I write blogs on philosophy, psychology, and human behavior. But I haven't put out any content for the past six months. Let me take you through my journey of resuming writing and the 'truthful lies' that lie within. Many writers face what's known as writer's block. This is a common problem wherein the writer cannot come up with a good piece that he feels is good or worthy enough to be published. Another common reason why writers leave writing is why all of us leave practicing any activity; some more important things come up in life, and your focus shifts to attending them. And in turn, the activities you most endeared at some point now take a backseat because that's just how life is. But my reasons to leave writing are a little less common than these. For at least a month or so, I believed (or should I say I had made myself believe) that it was just because I was adapting to my new job environment and would eventually come back to wri...

Introduction  We all live in a fast-paced world with hectic lives. Therefore, we seldom have enough time to follow through with all of our commitments. And hence, learning to say "NO!" to less-important things becomes vital.  It's fascinating because when we were young, we were taught to say YES to every opportunity that comes our way. After all, every opportunity can teach us valuable lessons about ourselves and the world. But as we grow older, we soon realize that there is an upper limit to the things we can do in a day or a week. And to succeed in our goals and endeavors, prioritization becomes crucial. And saying NO to proposals/activities is implicit of prioritization. Analysis Now, we all know this stuff (at a basic level, at least). But we all find it hard to say No to people. We feel like we are defying the other person's trust and doing something illegal by refusing their proposal. One reason for this behavior is our childhood learnings wherein we were taught...

Source:  Thrive Global   Thanks to our developed Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC) and enhanced cognitive ability,  overthinking  has become one of the most common mental health issues worldwide. Unlike us, dogs, cats, or chimps don't think about why they got rejected by a fellow animal or why their aunt didn't gift them on their birthday. Overthinking is a very human-specific problem that needs to be addressed to improve one's mental health and overall lifestyle. Sources of overthinking While thinking, as a trait, has not only helped us increase our survival chances but also pushed us to the top of the food chain; it may disrupt our day-to-day life if left uncontrolled. Think of our thinking ability like a nuclear reaction, which can be extremely helpful to meet our needs, but it can lead to destruction if it goes out of control. Let's dive into exploring the sources of overthinking. Too many options:  One common source of overthinking that economists and sociologists ...

Hello readers Do you find it difficult to find the motivation to do your important tasks? Do you always think of a master plan for your tasks but never execute it and always end up wasting your time? That is exactly the problem we are going to address today: self-motivation. We will try to analyze possible reasons for lack of motivation and try to come up with solutions that can be applicable in real life. Source: Lifehack What is motivation? Simply put, motivation is the drive that makes you do a certain action to achieve a goal. Let’s take a very basic example. Let’s say there is a burger in front of you. Now if you are hungry, then your mind gives you that sensation of feeling hungry and makes you grab and eat that burger. This drive that made you want to pick up that burger is motivation. Obviously, this is a very basic biological example of motivation and that’s not what we are dealing with here. Our concern is self-motivation, so what is it? Extending on the meaning of ...