Could You Be in One of These 8 Psychological Traps?
Rarely do we encounter physical traps in our lives; most of the uncomfortable situations that we get stuck in for a long time are...
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- Nov 11, 2020
- 5 min
We're launching 15 new tools made by Clearer Thinking users, as part of our Micro Grants program!
Are you eager to improve your life using a new Clearer Thinking tool? We have not one but fifteen new programs launching on our site...
- Oct 21, 2020
- 8 min
12 Techniques to Accelerate Your Learning
Part 1: LEARN FASTER 1. Listen instead of reading Listening is the new reading: take advantage of technology by listening to books and...
- Oct 14, 2020
- 2 min
We've launched a podcast about ideas that truly matter!
You read that right, we’ve just launched a podcast! We’re proud to present Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg, the podcast about...
- Oct 6, 2020
- 5 min
How resetting your psychological baseline can make your life better.
Many of us might be feeling bad about life at the moment. One approach that may improve your mood is shifting your psychological...
- Sep 21, 2020
- 3 min
You're invited to Clearer Thinking's first ever (digital) community gathering!
Join us in being a part of the Clearer Thinking community by attending our (first ever) virtual Zoom meet-up Saturday, September 26th at...
- Sep 16, 2020
- 6 min
Principles of Prioritization
For a project, how do you decide WHAT to do WHEN? We propose that there are two main types of projects: Jigsaw Puzzles and Quests. Learn...
- Sep 2, 2020
- 3 min
How Ideology Eats Itself: A Quick Primer on How to Be a Genuinely Good Person Who Harms the World
It's easy to get caught up in ideology. We often look at people who we believe hold extreme views and wonder how they got to that place....
- Jul 29, 2020
- 8 min
How to comfort someone: Understanding the Four States of Distress:
When a friend or loved one has something bad happen to them, what should you do to help them feel better? This question can be difficult...
- Jun 23, 2020
- 6 min
The three types of binary thinking
One of the most important skill sets for thinking rationally is resisting binary dichotomies on important, complex topics. We’ve...
- Jun 10, 2020
- 11 min
Are you being misled by statistics?
Now more than ever, we’re seeing articles on our favorite news sites accompanied by eye-catching graphics, making it easier to understand...
- May 28, 2020
- 1 min
What's your thinking style? Complete this test to identify your mental strengths and weaknesses
Your brain is your most valuable tool — you use it every day to solve problems, make decisions, and navigate our complex world. But how...
- May 20, 2020
- 5 min
Contrary to Popular Belief: Challenging Misinformation with Skeptoid
Let’s talk fact-checking. At Clearer Thinking, we share interactive activities to help people incorporate important insights from...
- Apr 30, 2020
- 14 min
COVID-19 end games: six major unknowns and four strategies for getting back to normal
Many of us have had our lives dramatically affected over the last few months by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re wondering when and how...
- Apr 28, 2020
- 3 min
Anxiety in the time of COVID
As you might imagine, anxiety and unhappiness have spiked sharply during lockdown. Good data is hard to come by, so we were very...
- Apr 15, 2020
- 2 min
Got an idea for a short online program? Apply for a Clearer Thinking Micro Grant!
We’re trying something a little different. Are you interested in improving the world using concepts from psychology, behavioural...
- Apr 8, 2020
- 1 min
Discover what your most important values are with this new, comprehensive test!
Do you know what your most important values are? Even those of us who have thought carefully about what matters to us might not be aware...
- Mar 19, 2020
- 9 min
40 meaningful things to do when stuck at home in a pandemic.
In the coming weeks and months, the COVID-19 pandemic may cause you to spend a lot more time at home than you are used to. It can be...
- Mar 3, 2020
- 9 min
Coronavirus: what you need to know
How worried should you be about COVID-19 (also known as the "novel coronavirus disease" or "2019-nCov"), and should you start preparing...
- Feb 12, 2020
- 12 min
A guide to coping with anxiety and fear effectively.
Reality can sometimes be scary. Do you find yourself in a frequent state of worry about the world? Or are there elements in your work or...
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