Unbeknownst to most of us, we frequently utilize one or multiple coping mechanisms in our daily lives for a variety of reasons.

The most important ones are protecting our ego, and reducing stress in addition to anxiety.

The famous neuroscientist Sigmund Freud himself differentiated between 7 defense mechanisms that humans often employ during one’s lifetime to varying degrees.

A continuous improvement mindset can be applied to everything in life.

No matter if you are currently experiencing positive or negative events in your life, a growth attitude can allow you to learn from both the good and the bad. Especially, failures are particularly good to improve on weaknesses.

So now the question becomes, “How can I improve my attitude?” Well, the first step towards improving as a person is believing in the power that you can improve.

People are creative and can make up a surprising amount of ideas.

But sometimes, the person doesn’t seem to be in control of their idea(s). Rather, their ideas seem to have taken hold of them. Controlling their every thought and action while losing the ability to look at the topic from a different point of view. This is what we call being ideologically possessed.

Let me explain what ideology is and why it can affect people if not careful.

In modern times, basic levelheadedness gets increasingly pushed into the background while wild, bombastic remarks seem to be the current flavor of the month.

Yet, basic common sense is priceless and getting increasingly rare.

Let’s find out why everyone should have the ability to make rational, intelligent decisions based on sound reasoning.

Groupthink, like anything in life, has both advantages and disadvantages. However, the dangers of groupthink are substantial.

Sometimes, this particular sheep herd mentality is positive and easy because one can follow what the majority of people are doing since that will generally be the “right” or sensible thing.

Let’s take a look at what groupthink is in truth.

Herd mentality is a curious phenomenon that occurs when the desire for cohesiveness overrides people’s common sense and, as a result, the desire to express an unpopular decision or thought or to present an alternative idea or thought.

In these cases, excessive group cohesiveness can override good individual decision-making. Goes to show that it doesn’t always pay to follow the crowd.

That’s why it’s advantageous to spot early symptoms of groupthink to protect ourselves.

The herd mentality, like anything in life, has both advantages and disadvantages. However, the dangers of groupthink bias are substantial.

Sometimes, this particular sheep herd mentality is positive and easy because one can follow what the majority of people are doing since that will generally be the “right” or sensible thing.

But in other instances, it can have disastrous results as well. Let me explain where the potential pitfalls lie.

As people, we’re constantly comparing and judging ourselves, others, and what we find important in life.

But why exactly do people make value judgments?

We evaluate and place an abstract, personal value on other people and things. But morals, ethics, and human values are critical for society.

Let me explain how to become less judgmental.