by Dr. Kate Siner | Jul 11, 2013 | Dr. Kate's Blog
One of my favorite topics within cognitive science is the concept of heuristics. Heuristics are the quick, commonsense principles we apply to solve a problem or make a decision. Often, heuristics are very helpful rules of thumb, but they can also lead us to make dumb...
by Dr. Kate Siner | Jul 8, 2013 | Dr. Kate's Blog
There’s something to be said for slow and steady progress. But there’s also something to be said for strong, decisive, sweeping action. When it comes to bad, self-defeating habits, there’s no time like today to quit cold turkey. For some reason I’ve been more aware...
by Dr. Kate Siner | Jul 5, 2013 | Dr. Kate's Blog
The power of positive thinking. How many times have you heard that phrase thrown around? It’s so much a part of our vernacular now that it’s almost become meaningless. We’d all agree that thinking positively is a good thing. Especially when we’re feeling positive....
by Dr. Kate Siner | Jul 3, 2013 | Dr. Kate's Blog
Here is the last of my \”Dirty Little Success Secrets\”! Thanks to the many who wrote me personally to say that you enjoyed these posts. I always love hearing your feedback! Dirty Little Success Secret #6 – No Such Thing As A Happy Pill I don’t like...