Why do we pay close attention to negative news?
In this era of information explosion, we are exposed to all kinds of news every day, many of which are negative, depressing, and even scary. Epidemics, disasters, violence, conflicts... these events make us feel powerless and frightened, but also make us irresistibly want to know more. We constantly refresh the screen of our mobile phones and watch ...
Do you often pretend to be happy in front of others, but feel empty and hopeless on the inside? Do you feel like you have to appear perfect so as not to let others down? Are you worried that if you share your pain with others, they will think you are weak or ungrateful? If your answer is yes, then you may be suffering from a mood disorder called smile depression.
Smiling depression is not a forma...
Pessimists are always right, optimists always move forward!
This quote expresses the philosophical view that pessimists tend to be able to foresee possible problems and challenges, so their concerns are justified to some extent. Optimists, however, choose to keep moving forward, regardless of the difficulties ahead, believing that a solution to the problem can be found. This attitude helps drive ...
Job hunting is no longer an easy task for college students. Many college students will encounter some confusions and problems after graduation, such as not knowing which career is suitable for them, not being able to find a job that matches their major, not having a strong enough diploma, and insufficient work experience. These problems may seem complex, but they actually have some feasible soluti...
In many countries, Mother's Day falls on this Sunday. If you believe the advertising, that means you'd better buy your mom roses and jewelry—maybe even a new car if you can manage it.
So, what’s the best gift for Mother’s Day? It depends on your mom's personality type. A Diplomat Mom might appreciate a meaningful note, while a Defender Mom might prefer a physical gift, like a handbag that reminds...
Depression is a serious mental illness that not only affects a person's mood, thinking, behavior and body, but can also be life-threatening! According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million people worldwide will suffer from depression in 2020, making it the leading cause of human disability. Nearly 2 million people in Taiwan also suffer from depressive symptoms, ac...
Have you ever encountered such a dilemma: faced with a complex problem, you don’t know where to start, or your thinking is always affected by your own biases and habits, and you are unable to find the best solution? If you have such troubles, then you may need to learn the universal wisdom of Charlie Munger.
Charlie Munger is a famous American investor, businessman and thinker. He is a partner of...
Have you ever had this experience: when you have been busy all day and can finally lie down in bed to rest, you don’t want to sleep. Instead, you want to read your mobile phone or novel for a while and enjoy your own time? This phenomenon is called 'retaliatory staying up late' and is a psychological compensation mechanism. But does this compensation really make you feel better? Or will it make yo...
Movies, TV dramas or animations are expressive and creative art forms that show a variety of characters through different audio-visual means. Characters are the soul of film, television dramas or animations. Their personality traits, psychological activities, emotional changes, etc. will all affect the audience's understanding and evaluation of the work. Therefore, analyzing the characters in film...
Are you an INFP Virgo?
If you are an INFP type Virgo, then congratulations, you have two very unique identity tags! In MBTI, INFP stands for introversion, intuition, emotion, and perception, while among zodiac signs, Virgo is known for its perfectionism and analytical skills. But what interesting things happen when these two identities come together?
Life Challenge: Pursuit of Perfection vs. Dre...