Every post I see these days are full of trending buzzwords. You know the ones: transformation, wellness, intentional, mindset, optimization, and authentic, just to name a few. Stop. I mean it. Just, stop. Buzzwords are the snake oil of our times, and you need to stop buying. Every day, people are consuming information. They are listening to podcasts, watching video clips, reading self-help blogs, and following “experts” who claim to have all the answers. They feel like they h

You probably know people like this, I know I do! People who hold onto false claims, even in the face of real evidence. Nothing you say seems to change their minds, and contrary information is dismissed as lies. They know they are right (And if they've been on social media, they probably have "real proof"). It leaves many people wondering the same thing: Why does a person refuse to accept the obvious facts? There are two major psychological processes at work. Cognitive Dissona

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