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Managing Bias In Workgroups | Improving Team Performance

Scientific research shows that individuals who participate in workgroups need to be on high alert for these three common cognitive biases. Read more... #leadership #business #workgroups #teamwork #criticalthinking #bias #stopbias #endbias

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This week's Better Thinking visual newsletter (check it out)...

August 2020 | Week 4

#CriticalThinking #Mindfulness #amwriting #LifeLessons #adobespark #zen

https://spark.adobe.com/page/LEm0RharG4JXo/

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To Mask Or Not Mask? | Using Critical Thinking To Solve Unsolvable Problems

To Mask Or Not Mask? | While it is natural to support one party's opinions and reject the opposing party's ideas, you should never let someone else determine what is safe for you and your loved ones. Read more... #COVID19 #coronavirus #masks

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Better Thinking | Aug 2020 | Check out this short, interactive, weekly read.

https://spark.adobe.com/page/jQ6eyz0hn6V2A/

#criticalthinking #mindfulness #amwriting #adobespark #lifelessons

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Living With A Stranger | How Well Do You Know Yourself?

Consider whether your conscious and subconscious minds have the same values, beliefs, and goals, or whether your mind might sometimes be working against you. Read more... #subconscious #consciousness #stranger #psychology #criticalthinking #mindfulness

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A Winding Staircase

A Winding Staircase - "...we should never forget that every time we pass through a challenge, we are wiser, more capable, and more resilient." #perseverance #grit #amwriting #sundayvibes

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Divisive We Stand; Divisive We Fall

"The more honest we can be about the problem, the more likely we are to create a viable solution." Read more... Divisive We Stand; Divisive We Fall #socialjustice #criticalthinking #inequality #BLM #climatechange #humanrights #Covid19

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Denial is an expression of ignorance and fear. Random Thoughts: The Thrill Of Denial #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus #NationInDenial #CriticalThinking #DarwinAward #FEAR Denial is an expression of ignorance and fear. I find it ironic that those Americans who most loudly profess to be realists, to have no fear of danger, and to treat freedom as the guarantor of their reckless behavior, are the least likely to accept the reality of our present situation.

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The "More People Are Testing Positive For COVID-19 Because We Are Doing More Testing" Myth: An Unfortunate Failure In Logic

The "More People Are Testing Positive For COVID-19 Because We Are Doing More Testing" Myth: An Unfortunate Failure In Logic #COVID19 #COVID_19 #coronavirus #pandemic #criticalthinking #lifelessons #logic #fail #Texas #ATX #MaskUpTexas #killingourselves

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Covid-19, racial injustice, and our current political environment make critical thinking skills more important than ever. Read about some common misconceptions about thinking. #COVID19 #politics #criticalthinking #BLM #Trump #KnowThyself #MAGApeeps Covid-19, racial injustice, and our current political environment make critical thinking skills more important than ever. Today, I thought I'd share some information from my website about some of the common misconceptions we have about how we experience the world and how thinking takes place.

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The Unforeseen Challenge: Critical Thinking & The Human Mind

Even though we no longer face regular, physical threats, modern living still offers plenty of challenging experiences that our old brains can erroneously perceive as real physical danger. Read more... #thinking #cognition #criticalthinking #lifeleson

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Meditation Statistics - Mindfulness meditation has made it into mainstream society, but how prevalent is it? What are some of the proven benefits of meditation? #mindfulness #meditation #zen #statistics #yoga Mindfulness meditation has made it into mainstream society, but how prevalent is it? What are some of the proven benefits of meditation?

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Peach Tree

When I was a small child, my parents had a peach tree in the backyard. I have several fond memories of playing under that tree and relaxing in its shade. I think that’s probably why I planted a peach tree of my own on my property last year. It looks like this year, I’ll have some nice peaches! -mk

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Today, handwrite a short letter to someone, speaking honestly and communicating something meaningful that you always think but never say. Read more... #amwriting #letterwriting #communication #happy4th When was the last time you sat down to pen someone a letter? In this modern age, things move fast and conversations usually take place in the form of overly brief interactions, phone or video calls, and short text messages or quickly fashioned emails.

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Random Thoughts: Can Science Shed Light On Morality?

Is morality relative or does moral universalism exist? Can science help answer moral questions? Read more and see Sam Harris' TED Talk on today's Random Thoughts. #TED #SamHarris #Morality #MoralObjectivism #MoralUniversalism #zen

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UNMASKED: What Americans Get Wrong About Freedom

The average American believes that living in a free society means people can do anything they want. Read what Americans get wrong about freedom... #COVID19 #coronavirus #masks #Texas #MaskUpTexas #America #MakeAmericaSafeAgain

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Stress Over Success

False expectations drive decisions that are destined to fail. Read more in: Stress Over Success #criticalthinking #zen #strategy #whyitmatters #expectations #lifelessons #amwriting

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