Emotion

Unseen Impact: The Quiet Struggle of Farmers' Mental Health in the UK - How Government Policies Take a Toll

Emma Charlton

Dec 5, 20243 min read

Unseen Impact: The Quiet Struggle of Farmers' Mental Health in the UK - How Government Policies Take a Toll

Farmers can spend hours filling out complicated forms. This takes time away from core farming activities,

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The Power of Repetition: How Ambiguous Statements Become Believable Through the Illusory Truth Effect

Emma Charlton

Nov 8, 20244 min read

The Power of Repetition: How Ambiguous Statements Become Believable Through the Illusory Truth Effect

The Illusory Truth Effect and how it is used to manipulate you.

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The Overuse and Misunderstanding of “Phobia” in Language and Society

Emma Charlton

Nov 6, 20243 min read

The Overuse and Misunderstanding of “Phobia” in Language and Society

Social and Political Uses of “Phobia”: Islamophobia, Homophobia, and More

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Understanding Phobias: Definition, Misconceptions, and Why They’re Often Misunderstood.

Emma Charlton

Nov 4, 20244 min read

Understanding Phobias: Definition, Misconceptions, and Why They’re Often Misunderstood.

A phobia is more than just a fleeting feeling of discomfort or a strong dislike; it is a profound, often debilitating fear of a specific...

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The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Psychological Operations (Psyops) and How to Counter It.

Emma Charlton

Oct 28, 20244 min read

The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in Psychological Operations (Psyops) and How to Counter It.

*Cognitive dissonance* refers to the psychological discomfort experienced when we hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviours...

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Unlocking the Power of Courageous Conversations: Embracing the Unknown with Confidence

Emma Charlton

Oct 15, 20243 min read

Unlocking the Power of Courageous Conversations: Embracing the Unknown with Confidence

embracing the unknown with confidence

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Deciphering Political Jargon: How "Word Salad" obscures the truth

Emma Charlton

Sep 25, 20242 min read

Deciphering Political Jargon: How "Word Salad" obscures the truth

Politicians and influential figures often rely on nominalisations to soften their statements and make them harder to challenge.

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"Building Strong Boundaries: The Power of Assertiveness in Self-Care"

Emma Charlton

Sep 17, 20241 min read

"Building Strong Boundaries: The Power of Assertiveness in Self-Care"

A boundary is a clear line that distinguishes your personal space, values, and needs from those of others. It's a limit that helps...

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Emma Charlton

Sep 9, 20244 min read

Focus on Phobia - Part 2

The path to overcoming phobias

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Emma Charlton

Aug 22, 20241 min read

#Just be nice ....?

If you can't think of anything nice to say, then you shouldn't say anything at all. This age-old adage emphasises the importance of...

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Emma Charlton

Aug 22, 20241 min read

Chapter 7 ....Boys and 'Digital Pits'

In Chapter 7 of The Anxious Mind, Jonathan Haidt explores how smartphones and social media have created digital traps where boys often...

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Chapter 6 ...... Social comparisons, girls and Instagram

Emma Charlton

Aug 19, 20241 min read

Chapter 6 ...... Social comparisons, girls and Instagram

In Chapter 6 of The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt delves into the profound effects of social media on girls, who are particularly...

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Capiophobia, Are you fearful of being arrested by the Police?

Emma Charlton

Aug 12, 20241 min read

Capiophobia, Are you fearful of being arrested by the Police?

Capiophobia

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When Did It Become So Easy to Side with the Perpetrator?

Emma Charlton

Aug 7, 20242 min read

When Did It Become So Easy to Side with the Perpetrator?

It’s troubling to see how society seems to have developed a cognitive distortion where the perpetrator is often given the benefit of the...

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Emma Charlton

Jul 25, 20241 min read

Windows of Time ... Chapter 2

Reflections on Chapter 2 of "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt I'm offering insights into the significant themes of this...

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Emma Charlton

Jul 24, 20241 min read

Forever Elsewhere .....Chapter 1

Reflections on "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt I'm currently listening to "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt on...

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