Fire, Unbridled chaos, the flames that cause so much utter ruin, the pressure, the release, can also forge the most indestructible of things. So is life. Those that have felt the most pain can provide empathy's comfort to so many that may also save the lives of so many others. Those that have endured, the strong of will, not those of the highest education, or the ones with the most physical strength, the fastest, most influential, financially endowed, or even the most humorous. For those all have fell to the false temptation of everlasting comfort of sleep, without fear or pain.

Well, This Is It.

Willpower, when mixed with free will. When those two are combined with the decision, to not give up, even through the most dire of situations, those are what we call heroes. As commonly used, all heroes don't weAr capes. Hard times create the strong, the strong create good times, good times create weak people, weak people create hard times, so it continues, indefinitely. True "heroes" are not made through good times. It's the average individual, that have been or will be faced with the decision of letting go of fear, reaching for the courage to forego extreme failure. Reaches for that dig-deep

And in that extremely extraordinary situation. Makes the choice, to endure. It's that release of fear of the future, saying that, what do I fear? I'm going to do it! I'm going to reach way down deep, deeper than the fear of 6 feet down. And valiantly says... FUCK DEATH. I HAVE MY HONOR AND THATS IT. I'LL NEVER NEVER NEVER SURRENDER. I WILL GIVE THIS ALL I HAVE. I WILL CONQUER. I WILL FUCKING MAKE IT. I KNOW I CAN. I FUCKING KNOW IT. And then. Goes pedal to the metal. "FUCK THE TORPEDOES!! FULL MOTHAFUKKIN THROTTLE"" IF I am wrong. I'M Damned. IF IM RIGHT, I'm gonna make it.

Conquerah

Sometimes, the only pull up bar you have to get up, is the invisible one, that's all in your mind. It's that dig-deep. You got this. Be your hero. Be your own gotdamnt hero. There will come a time, where you WILL realize, you are all you got. If you can make it through this. You can really make it through anything. I know it's difficult. Honestly, have you ever felt this dread of failure and doom? Have you? Really? Well, yes or no? If yes, well, then this shouldn't break a fucking sweat.

It's Your Decision

On the other hand, if this is, well, I suppose, your answer could most possibly be no, I've never faced anything this extreme, this traumatic experience, is the most possible worst case scenario I've ever faced. Well, if you can make that decision, and again, that's your own fucking decision, no one else's. You only have one viable option right now. That isn't to give up, it's to reach for that GOTDAMT invisible fucking bar, pull your own damn self up, feel that heart beat, take that breath, feel. Feel that? That's life.

Still Struggling?

No filter. That's heart. That's pain. That's fear of ruin, let that release with that breath, that's anger, take a moment, BREATHE THAT Shit IN. FEEL THAT?! BREATHE THAT SHIT OUT, FEEL THAT?! THAT'S RELEASE, TAKE IT ONE BREATH AT A FUCKING TIME, RELEASE THE FEAR. BUT LET THE PAIN FUEL YOU. NOW MAKE A DAMN CHOICE. GIVE UP, FAIL RIGHT THE FUCK NOW, OR BE A CONQUERA.

No Apologies

Once you are to a point you can endure one fucking breath at a time, well, then before you know it, a whole minute worth of breaths happen, then hours and days, THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE IT A DAY AT A TIME. Then maybe, in time, since time does heal all wounds, if you endure long enough, new memories will replace this one, and if a similar situation ever rears its ugly head for your unknown lengths of foreseeable future...

Time Heals All Wounds

When life knocks you down then- in the future, you can get back up, get that little cocky ass smirk and fucking chuckle, say, "Life, hahahah, you hit like a fucking bitch." That the best u got? I'm my own fucking saviour, IM THE MAIN CHARACTER IN MY OWN FUCKING BOOK!!! REMEMBER THAT LIFE?!?? THIS ISNT SHIT BITCH, LET'S GO. Now, it's time to fucking breathe, and reach for that dig deep.

Breathe Deep

We did it! No fucking way. Still breathing. Keep that shit up. Don't forget! Please! Please don't forget to keep on committing non suicide with me!! You're all I've got!! You got me? Yeah, aight.. Maybe... kk, well.. thanks me... I Guess...You're welcome! WE Got dis. Remember to breathe.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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People who suffer from shyness and imposter syndrome may find it very hard to speak in meetings without an invitation. It is key to share your growth, seek accountability and support from colleagues to help find your voice.

Speaking up in meetings

<ul><li>Realise your responsibility. You owe it to your team to share your perspective.</li><li>Ask for agenda items and the meeting's purpose to help you prepare.</li><li>Ponder on the topics, and find information in advance so that you can vocalise your expertise.</li><li>Speak with your body. Show that you are 100% invested in the discussion.</li><li>Say something stupid. If you don't, you're not sharing enough.</li><li>Stop taking notes. When you take notes, you speak less.</li><li>If you can't add to the conversation, ask more questions.</li><li>Consider how to serve meeting attendees.</li><li>If you can't share your thoughts, do so after the meeting.</li></ul>

Tips on how to show up in meetings

For someone who suffers from shyness and a healthy dose of imposter syndrome, speaking in meetings without an invitation is incredibly hard for me. Over the past few years, the one piece of constant…

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The Introverts Guide to Winning Meetings: How I Learned to Show Up

Taking care of oneself improves health and well-being and includes many elements. One aspect of self-care that many people overlook is emotional self-care. Those who are easily stressed, frustrated or burned out, whether in their interactions with others or in their careers, can take steps to improve their emotional health and overall quality of life through emotional self-care.Learn More: <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/emotional-self-care-importance-benefits-practices/">Emotional Self-Care: Importance, Benefits, Practices</a>

Emotional Self-Care: Importance, Benefits, Practices

Emotional self-care can encompass any actions you take to cope with stress, express emotions, and foster positive feelings about life.

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Emotional Self-Care: Importance, Benefits, Practices - The Human Condition

According to Maslow, we have five categories of needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization.Higher needs in the hierarchy emerge when people feel they have sufficiently satisfied the previous need.1. Physiological: Basic physical needs like drinking when thirsty or eating when hungry.2. Safety: a safe environment.3. Love: Involves feeling loved and accepted in romantic relationships as well as ties to friends and family members.4. Esteem: the desire to feel good about ourselves.5. Self-Actualization: feeling fulfilled, feeling that we are living up to our potential.

Real Motivation Comes From Real Needs

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory puts forward that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs.

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<a href="https://thehumancondition.com/journaling-therapy/">Journaling</a> can be an extremely beneficial practice to maintain your <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/mental-health/">mental health</a> and well-being. Benefits from this form of <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/writing-therapy/">writing therapy</a> can include insights into inner processes such as thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, reduced <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/anxiety-and-related-conditions/">anxiety</a>, improved physical health, better body image, improved learning, critical thinking and achievement, improved attitude, and more.Learn More: <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/starting-a-journaling-practice-types-prompts/">Starting a Journaling Practice: Types and Prompts</a>

Starting a Journaling Practice: Types and Prompts

Starting a journaling practice can be extremely beneficial to maintain your mental health and well-being. There are several different types of journaling practices that you can choose from to get started.

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Starting a Journaling Practice: Types and Prompts - The Human Condition

There are two students in the class and the teacher gives a project to work on. The introverted student doesn't want to join because he feels being with other students is stressful. But a shy student wants to join in, he is rather afraid to interact with others.Which one are you?Introverts can interact with people, they just don't want to. Shy people want to interact with people, but they can't, they're afraid of judgement.(P.S. - It is possible for a person to be both)

SHY or INTROVERT - know in 2 minutes

Introverts enjoy time alone and get emotionally drained after spending a lot of time with others.Shy people don't necessarily want to be alone but are afraid of interacting with others. They are considerate of what others think about them, their looks, their behaviour, etc. They fear being rejected, being judged or rather being negatively evaluated.  They are afraid of social disapproval.

The Difference Between Introverts and Shy people

Quiet people have the loudest minds

There is a general confusion between shyness and being introverted. This can clear you on which one you are.

Are you shy or just introverted? See where you fit on this chart that displays typical behaviors of shy vs. outgoing introverts and extroverts.

Where Do You Fit on the Dimensions of Introversion and Shyness Scale?

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Be mindful of your ideas. Examine them. Recognize how your fear presents itself in you. Do you sway? Feeling tense? Sweat? Do you feel ill? Is it continual ruminating or thinking?

Be Watchful

You may begin to analyze the patterns and triggers after you are aware of how the sensation shows itself in you. What causes the fear to arise? Is it continuous or sporadic? Are there any particular physical or emotional triggers? Understanding the triggers can assist us in determining where the fear is coming from and what we need to address.

Recognize

Perception is everything in life; you may see things in any way, shape, or form. Rather than being terrified of something, turn it into a challenge.

Change Your Mindset

Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.

What’s up, it’s @hackedongrowth here, What is preventing us from progressing? Fear. If you’re a high achiever, you probably refer to it as stress.Stress is related to fear.We have all experienced fear at some point in our lives, whether it be fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of success, fear of love, fear of being alone, or dread of the unknown.

How to Get Rid of Fear & Stop Allowing It To Ruin Your " LIFE" (2022)

Scholars, specialists, and medical practitioners have engaged in many debates over the last 10 years about social media use among children and young adults. Although they often use research or their own experiences with patients to ground their views, their ideas vary about whether social media has had positive or negative effects on young people. In this article, you’ll find information on both the benefits and perils of social media as it relates to mental health and on options, some professionals have proposed for coexisting with what has become a mainstay in contemporary life.

Social Media Use and Mental Health in Youth

In youth, social media use can be beneficial and may positively affect mental health, but has potential downsides.

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Social Media, Mental Health and Wellness- The Human Condition

“The lesson is simple: human attention has become the sweet crude oil of the twenty-first century. If you can control the levers of human attention, then you can essentially charge whatever you’d like.”

The digital revolution is changing the way we live. We have more choices than ever before and can act on them quickly. Yet, there remain profound challenges. We may have more choices but choose the wrong thing. We have more data but miss the most relevant details. We act fast but often without thinking. However, using the tools and tactics of behavioural science can improve our online behaviour.

The dilemma of digital choices

Research by Psychologist Nelson Cowan shows that people can remember only four pieces of information at any given time. The rest is noise.  Whenever the amount of information we consume exceeds our ability to process it, we stop noticing it.

The mind has limited processing power

In 2013, the United States government launched a new website designed to help people choose health insurance. The website included price comparisons and features on all local insurance plans. Yet, most people made poor insurance choices on the Web site. The typical person chose a plan that was too expensive for their needs and income.  Another study found that giving consumers more health care options on sites decreased their ability to find the most suitable plan. As a result, 80% of people picked sub-optimally.

Too much digital information creates blind spots

Screens can be designed using behavioural solutions and practical tools. We can use digital nudges and tailor them for our new online environment. There are numerous differences in offline vs online thinking, which should be reflected in the designs of our screens. Since almost every business is now digital and nearly every consumer is making decisions online, it’s vital that we get these designs right.

Screens can be designed to make us smarter

In the past, we had to work hard to get any information. Now, a vast amount of information is just a click away. However, the knowledge is not always helpful. The abundance can become a burden.  In the sea of information overload, the winners are those who can keep the attention of customers. A good mobile app narrows down the choices to a few good ones and offers a good default selection. The app also helps people narrow down the information into reasonably sized chunks that match their mental and emotional capacity.

Handling the abundance of online information

We have access to a vast amount of online information, but our brains are not wired to process them effectively. The Smarter Screen advocates for better design that improves our ability to make good decisions.

A leading behavioral economist reveals the tools that will improve our decision making on screens Office workers spend the majority of their waking hours staring at screens. Unfortunately, few of us are aware of the visual biases and behavioral patterns that influence our thinking when we’re on our laptops, iPads, smartphones, or smartwatches. The sheer volume of information and choices available online, combined with the ease of tapping "buy," often make for poor decision making on screens. In The Smarter Screen, behavioral economist Shlomo Benartzi reveals a tool kit of interventions for the digital age. Using engaging reader exercises and provocative case studies, Benartzi shows how digital designs can influence our decision making on screens in all sorts of surprising ways. For example: • You’re more likely to add bacon to your pizza if you order online. • If you read this book on a screen, you’re less likely to remember its content. • You might buy an item just because it’s located in a screen hot spot, even if better options are available. • If you shop using a touch screen, you’ll probably overvalue the product you’re considering. • You’re more likely to remember a factoid like this one if it’s displayed in an ugly, difficult-to-read font. Drawing on the latest research on digital nudging, Benartzi reveals how we can create an online world that helps us think better, not worse.

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A leading behavioral economist reveals the tools that will improve our decision making on screens Office workers spend the majority of their waking hours staring at screens. Unfortunately, few of us are aware of the visual biases and behavioral patterns that influence our thinking when we’re on our laptops, iPads, smartphones, or smartwatches. The sheer volume of information and choices available online, combined with the ease of tapping "buy," often make for poor decision making on screens. In The Smarter Screen, behavioral economist Shlomo Benartzi reveals a tool kit of interventions for the digital age. Using engaging reader exercises and provocative case studies, Benartzi shows how digital designs can influence our decision making on screens in all sorts of surprising ways. For example:  • You’re more likely to add bacon to your pizza if you order online.  • If you read this book on a screen, you’re less likely to remember its content.  • You might buy an item just because it’s located in a screen hot spot, even if better options are available.  • If you shop using a touch screen, you’ll probably overvalue the product you’re considering.  • You’re more likely to remember a factoid like this one if it’s displayed in an ugly, difficult-to-read font.  Drawing on the latest research on digital nudging, Benartzi reveals how we can create an online world that helps us think better, not worse.

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The Smarter Screen

Effective leaders don’t buy into or try to suppress their inner experiences. Instead, they approach them in a mindful, values-driven, and productive way—developing what we call emotional agility. 
In our complex, fast-changing knowledge economy, this ability to manage one’s thoughts and feelings is essential to business success.

Emotional agility

The first step in developing emotional agility is to notice when you’ve been hooked by your thoughts and feelings. That’s hard to do, but there are certain telltale signs. One is that your thinking becomes rigid and repetitive. Leaders stumble when they are paying too much attention to their internal chatter and allowing it to sap important cognitive resources that could be put to better use.

Recognize your patterns

When you’re hooked, the attention you give your thoughts and feelings crowds your mind; there’s no room to examine them. One strategy that may help you consider your situation more objectively is the simple act of labeling.
Labeling allows you to see your thoughts and feelings for what they are: transient sources of data that may or may not prove helpful.

Label your thoughts and emotions

The opposite of control is acceptance—not acting on every thought or resigning yourself to negativity but responding to your ideas and emotions with an open attitude, paying attention to them, and letting yourself experience them. Take 10 deep breaths and notice what’s happening in the moment. This can bring relief, but it won’t necessarily make you feel good. In fact, you may realize just how upset you really are. The important thing is to show yourself (and others) some compassion and examine the reality of the situation.

Accept your thoughts and emotions

When you unhook yourself from your difficult thoughts and emotions, you expand your choices. You can decide to act in a way that aligns with your values.
Is your response going to serve you and your organization in the long term as well as the short term? Will it help you steer others in a direction that furthers your collective purpose? Are you taking a step toward being the leader you most want to be and living the life you most want to live?
The mind’s thought stream flows endlessly, and emotions change like the weather, but values can be called on at any time, in any situation.

Act on your values

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