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Modern Psychology in plain English, every Monday morning

Positive Psychology Blog

Modern Psychology in plain English, every Monday morning

    September 9, 2018

    Your thoughts are not you

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    Short thought for today, inspired by Yuval Harari’s latest book. Harari argues that we should stop treating our thoughts as an integral part of us. That our identity is a fabrication of our internal propaganda. A story, carefully crafted to minimise discomfort and changing from time to time. In my previous article I looked into various […]

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    September 2, 2018

    Why be moral?

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    I came across a saying that resonated with me a couple of years ago. “People are not punished for their deeds but by them” – Richard Matheson. Growing up in Soviet style socialism, a perverted society, I was confronted very early on with a very real moral dilemma. Leading a moral life and not breaking […]

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    August 26, 2018

    Taking a day off – and some interesting links

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    Hey all, I am taking a day off today, much like the panda in the picture above. What’s a rule without exception? I just decided today that I won’t be writing an article. Kind of like a holiday. I won’t be advertising this article – so if you turn up to read it, I know […]

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    August 19, 2018

    Does Fear Really Drive Achievement?

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    I am on holiday this week. I rarely take the traditional ‘lounge in the sun’ holidays. The last one was exactly 3 years ago, so this a big event for me. This year it’s Dalmatia coast in Croatia. I’ve had a long fascination with Eastern Europe. Coming from ex-USSR, you like to think that you […]

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    August 13, 2018

    Pushing for your goals and navigating luck

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Staying strong, going towards your goal and never giving up. That’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? As you’ve already guessed, it’s not that simple. It's only fair to share…TwitterLinkedinFacebook

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    August 6, 2018

    Stand-up comedy is really the modern philosophy

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    Who do you think is the richest actor in the world? Tom Cruise? Mel Gibson? Tom Hanks? Arnold Schwarzenegger? Not even close. The richest actor in the world is Jerry Seinfeld. He is worth $860 million. The closest of the 4 above is Tom Cruise with $480 million. Almost two times less. If you don’t […]

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    July 29, 2018

    The danger of therapy, and exposing the myth of ‘closure’

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    Therapy is a wonderful thing. You come to see a stranger. A person who is wise and educated, and knows all the answers. You pour your heart out, sharing all the secrets of your mind. And you get steered towards the answers. You get professional help, you get better. A wonderful thing, all around, isn’t […]

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    July 23, 2018

    Be aware – your intelligence may be hurting you

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    Our culture values intelligence. After all, this is what helped us rise above the animal world. This is especially true now when the word ‘nerd’ has suddenly lost its original negative meaning and became a badge of distinction. Yet, the numbers are in. Highly intelligent people are 20% more likely to be diagnosed with autism […]

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    July 16, 2018

    This week’s article delayed – because I am sick…

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    Dear Reader, This week I have been sick. Usually, I try not to make a big deal out of it. Take a couple of days off work. Check my emails. Work a few more days from home, to make sure I am not getting on the nerves of my colleagues with my constant coughing and […]

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    July 8, 2018

    Celebrating quitting smoking anniversary, plus some thoughts on change

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    • Tigran Arzumanov

    Looking back at my June articles, I think I may have scared some people off a bit. Death, emotional pain, surviving change, making amends with your past…. This week I would like to talk about something positive, for a change. Celebrating an achievement and a few general thoughts. Why not – it’s a sunny day […]

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