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Why Do We Tend to Limit Ourselves?

I Introduction The tendency to limit ourselves often stems from a complex interplay of fear, self-doubt, and escapism. This behavior can serve as a coping mechanism or simply a way to avoid uncomfortable situations. The aforementioned term escapism is quite vital to understand in order to proceed further. Escapism is defined as the inclination to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities. It can take various forms, such as procrastination, addiction, or engaging in fantasy activities. These distractions can include procrastination, maladaptive daydreaming, and addictions. At times, escapism can be harmless or even beneficial, but excessive reliance on these distractions can hinder one’s ability to address underlying issues. Research characterizes escapism as the tendency to distract oneself from real-life problems, often manifesting through passive activities (like watching TV) or active pursuits (such as hobbies). It serves as a coping strategy to evade unpleasant feel...

Understanding Emotional Intelligence in The Pursuit of Happiness

l Introduction Amidst the chaos of modern life, it is super important to understand human emotions and intrapersonal dynamics, as they will have a great influence over our relationships, decision making processes, and overall being. Therefore, scrutinizing emotional intelligence is very essential. Emotional intelligence: As defined by Salovey and Mayer (1990), emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions to discriminate among them and use this information to guide one’s own thinking and actions. Emotional intelligence can help you make decisions based on logic rather than emotions. My argument against the aforesaid definition is that calling Emotional intelligence as an ability is somewhat inappropriate because Emotional intelligence is often associated with qualities that are not easily acquired through learning. Calling it a skill is more appropriate. An individual can learn emotional intelligence by considering the 5 element...