Why thinking hard feels bad: the emotional root of deliberation

Doubt is not just a lack of information; it is an unpleasant emotional state. New psychological research reveals that this negative feeling serves as a necessary alarm bell, pushing the human brain to abandon mental shortcuts and think critically.

This negative feeling acts as an internal alarm bell

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3 simple steps to overcome self-doubt at work

It’s time to surmount the syndrome. Start by rewriting the story you hear in your head.

Deliberate doubt: the art of questioning our assumptions

Deliberate doubt is the practice of actively questioning our beliefs and assumptions. It is about suspending our certainty and letting go of our preconceived notions in order to explore new ideas and perspectives.