The Triangular Theory of Love is a model of love developed by American psychologist Robert Sternberg. He proposes that there are three components of love within interpersonal relationships: Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment.
We’re going to take a look at each of these components. Continue reading Post ID 330
Anxiety. Apprehension. Uneasy. Angst. Can you think of any more synonyms for anxiety? There’s quite a few. Regardless of what you call it, anxiety is "characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind or brooding fear about some contingency." So whatever word you use, I’m sure you’re already familiar with the feeling.
It can be difficult to be calm with our active and fast-paced minds. But really, that’s the very reason we’re so anxious. We allow our brains to go wild and chase all the possible outcomes of a situation while forgetting that there are also positive outcomes. The best way to calm the mind and relax is to be more present. Allow me to provide an example.
"Walking the road"
Imagine yourself, walking down a road early on a foggy summer morning. You see an object in the distance. You can’t tell exactly what it is, so you stop. Is it a vicious dog? Or just a tall tree stump? Mailbox? Who knows. The only way you’re going to find out is if you keep moving.
Until you come upon this object of imagined dread, try taking note of your surroundings. The flowers off to the side, next to the pond where the frogs are croaking. Perhaps you notice the air is chillier than usual. Or maybe it’s more humid. But as you get closer and closer to the object you were concerned about earlier, you gain a better picture of what it really is. If it’s that vicious dog, you can react accordingly; however, it’s probably just a large mailbox after all.
This one is an analogy I cooked up to help remind myself to be more present. Hopefully it helps you.
All in all, just do your best to take note of your surroundings and take a deep breath. Relax and enjoy; and if there is something about your present that you don’t like, focus on what you can change right now.
In the last article, we covered the history and basic structure of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. When attempting to apply the MBTI to yourself or others, it’s useful to have an understanding of how these functions are ordered. Therefore, in this post I’m going to cover the MBTI’s hierarchy of cognitive processes. Continue reading Post ID 330
Learning to understand ourselves and others is a big part of life, and it can be hard work. No matter what our undertaking in life is, we must have the appropriate tools to work with. Fortunately for us, there is a psychological tool that allows us to do exactly that.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator — ‘MBTI’ for short — is used to describe a person’s overall personality and life preferences. It tries to describe how people gather and process information. It should be noted that given the incredibly complex and unique nature of individuals, Myers-Briggs is not the sole means of portraying a person’s identity. Each personality type has their own strengths and weaknesses, but all types are considered equal. So…what exactly is it, then? Well… Continue reading Post ID 330
Welcome to Technikal Mind! This is a blog about psychology and technology. We’ll delve into topics such as personality theory, Myers-Briggs, introversion/extroversion and anxiety issues. Also covered will be technology, as well as how it can affect us as individuals. Enjoy!
