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The mind at work; explore the ins and outs of mental health in the workplace and how to optimize employee psyche and, by extension, your organization's bottom line.
Effort Isn’t a Feeling. It’s a System.
You sit at your desk. You know what needs to be done. You care. You’re committed. Still, nothing moves. Minutes pass. The tension builds. Maybe you scroll. Maybe you spiral. Maybe you start something else that feels easier, cleaner, and safer.
By Nikesh Lagun9 months ago in Psyche
The Hidden Psychology of Connection
In a world more digitally connected than ever, loneliness is paradoxically thriving. As we scroll through social media feeds and interact with AI companions, we find ourselves surrounded by virtual connections that, in reality, leave us feeling more isolated than before. Eric Solomon, Ph.D., explores this paradox and reveals how the very tools meant to keep us connected might be deepening our sense of isolation.
By SophiaSoso9 months ago in Psyche
How To Acknowledge The Toxic Workplace
A toxic workplace can harm your mental, emotional, and physical health. But many people find it hard to see the signs of a toxic environment, often thinking it's just normal work stress. Knowing how to recognize a toxic workplace is the first step to protecting yourself and finding ways to make things better.
By Syira Husairi 9 months ago in Psyche
Slip and the Foundations of Cognitive Drive Architecture
In cognitive science and psychology, fluctuations in mental performance are often attributed to motivation, distraction, or emotional state. While these factors undoubtedly play a role, a newly proposed structural field—Cognitive Drive Architecture (CDA)—suggests that the story of effort variability is more mechanically complex. CDA introduces a system-level theory for understanding how cognitive effort emerges, stabilizes, or fails, based on internal configuration rather than external conditions or surface-level traits.
By Nikesh Lagun10 months ago in Psyche
