Psychology 02 (Feb 14 - Dec 25)

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Know Thyself – How To Be Happy Without Changing Anything But Yourself

Source: Mind Bending Videos

http://www.mindpowernews.com/KnowThyself.html

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You Can't Self-Help Your Way To Happiness

By Michael Mamas

Source: How to Be Your Own Best Psychotherapist

http://www.mindpowernews.com/SelfHelpHappiness.html

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How to Manipulate Your Friends

Black Ops Hypnosis

By Adam Dachis

Source: LifeHacker

http://www.mindpowernews.com/ManipulateFriends.htm

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How placebos trick your brain

BY MARK REIJMAN

The placebo effect is caused by the expectations that it sets, not its ingredients: if you believe, hope and expect the placebo pill works, it will. However, if you don’t believe it works, it won’t.

Source: The Star

http://www.thestar.com.my/business/busi ... our-brain/

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How to Look Confident Even When You’re Not (Infographic)

By Ashlyn Kittrell

Source: www.Care2.com

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2122886 ... ydhoAj9w.1

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How to Stay Calm, According to Science

By Becky Striepe

Think of possible failure scenarios before even getting started.

Source: www.care2.com

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2128253 ... ydhoAj9w.1

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The Cure for Depression? Have Fun!

By James Kent

Source: h+ Magazine

http://www.mindpowernews.com/DepressionCure.htm

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It Is Good to Stand Up for Your Beliefs Against Opposition: Study

By Tara MacIsaac

Source: Epoch Times

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/2142900 ... ydhoAj9w.1

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7 Brutal Truths That Will Make You a Better Person

By Heidi Prieve

Source: Tranquil Monkey

http://www.mindpowernews.com/BrutalTruths.html

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Not so scarce after all

BY MARK REIJMAN

Consider the following:

* By invitation only (clubs, credit cards, top tier of hotel loyalty programs);
* Time limited offer (TV sales channels, flash deal sites, auction sites, group buying sites);
* Hurry, while stocks last (Hotel booking websites); and
* Reserve or pre-order to guarantee your spot (concerts, crowdfunding sites)

Each one gives the impression that if you are not quick, you will miss out on a great opportunity.

How to prevent being tricked by fake scarcity? Here are some insights:

1. Realise that most of the products or offers are not really scarce. There will be a new promotion or a very close substitute next week or next month;

2. Ask yourself whether you would buy the product if it was always available? No? Then it is probably better to give it a pass;

3. Take (mental, physical) distance from the promotion. Delay your decision and give yourself some time to carefully consider the costs and benefits before making your decision.

Source: The Star

http://www.thestar.com.my/business/busi ... after-all/