The Learning Pill

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...

When in a group, have you ever felt that you are somehow inferior to your peers? That you are somehow inadequate and maybe a loser in life?   That feeling of inferiority is what we are going to address in this blog. Since we cannot be perfect in all the fields and succeed in all our endeavors, we are obviously going to be bad at many things. These inadequacies can bring in us a sense of inferiority, especially when surrounded by people superior to us in that field.   But most of us can cope with that feeling. For some, it acts as a source of motivation to work harder in life. But many a time, people cannot cope with that feeling, and hence, they ignore that painful feeling. When this sense of scarcity is not dealt with rightly, it becomes a psychological problem, namely, the "Inferiority complex."   Introduction   The founder of the school of individual psychology, Alfred Adler, defines inferiority complex as "a combination of an erroneous belief of an ...

     "Wanna know how I got these scars? My father was…a drinker. And a fiend. And one night he goes off crazier than usual. Mommy gets the kitchen knife to defend herself. He doesn’t like that. Not one bit. So—me watching—he takes the knife to her, laughing while he does it! Turns to me, and he says, “Why so serious, son?” Comes at me with the knife...“ Why so serious?”  He sticks the blade in my mouth… “Let’s put a smile on that face!” All of us enjoyed and adored the 2008 Christopher Nolan's masterpiece- The Dark Knight. Though the protagonist and hero of the movie was Batman, the character that caught our eyes was the psychopathic clown, i.e., the Joker. Joker is one of those villains we know we should hate but instead seem to sympathize with him. But why? Because even though his actions are criminal and heinous, his purpose is logical, well-defined, and consistent with reality.   So, let's dive in and understand this Nolan's fictional legend aka the JOK...

Source:  Search Engine Journal Today, 3.96 billion people worldwide use social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. More than 50000 posts are posted on Facebook, and more than 740000 messages are sent on WhatsApp per second. With such mind-boggling numbers, social media is slowly evolving into a new world in itself, which many people term as the "Digital World."   Since an average user spends more than two hours on social media, it's a no-brainer that social media influences what we like and what we buy. Social media's presence is so colossal that fields like marketing and psychology have had to introduce entirely new branches dedicated to understanding people's behavior on social media.   So, let's explore the different ways in which social media impacts our behavior and buying patterns. Transformation of Marketing When was the last time you saw a newspaper ad? Probably a few days ago. Now, when was the last time you saw an online ad on you...

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 ...