Intelligence and Thinking

The content of my journal was no different from what you might imagine a pre-teen would write.

I've read Brian Greene's book The Hidden Reality, which is a fascinating read on the current work of physicists and mathematicians in discovering string theory in an attempt to prove that the world is in fact part of the multiverse which .. more..

If every person in the world lived as the people in Europe did, we would need three planets in order to provide for their needs.

Ever pondered what could have happened if a certain event hadn't taken place? Or how could the situation have been completely different if we had acted differently or said something else?

Do you feel proud of your ability to process information and make decisions quickly? Yes, being quick-witted can be beneficial, especially when making simple and direct routine decisions.

You have built up a set of beliefs over the years based on what other people have told you; however, many of these people are not being truthful.

Do anxious thoughts control you? There are many causes that lead to excessive thinking, and this excess usually leaves you with a variety of emotions.

My friend, Tara, once visited me when she was in her mid-30s, and during our exchange, she revealed that she has spent the past 10 years trying to overcome her mental illness, which she described as overthinking. .. more..

Sometimes, when I'm in a difficult situation, I pretend to be explaining it to a child. However, as a parent of two, I often skip the pretending part.

The family plans to go on a trip by car, but the intended destination is nearly three hours away, so the mother begins brainstorming the problems that may arise for her children and may disturb the course of the trip to try to find solutions to .. more..

I bet you spend a lot of time thinking. You can call it thinking, worrying, or stressing, but I call it busy thinking. 99% of your thoughts are useless, as philosopher William James said: “Most people think they are thinking when they .. more..

More than anything else in life, your expectations shape your reality, and if you don't have faith in your ability to succeed, you won't.