Tag: hype

Thinking is difficult; that’s why most people judge

By psychologistmimi on January 19, 2023 • ( 3 Comments )

I’m tired. Haven’t slept, really slept, in days. Maybe it’s being in this semi- state of perpetual tiredness, but I saw a quote that just stayed in my head all day. Thinking is difficult; that’s why most people judge I’ve seen this quote before. It’s believed to be […]

Drinking Your Own Kool-aid: The Psychology of Hyping Yourself Up

By psychologistmimi on May 17, 2013 • ( 3 Comments )

New Yorkers tend to be a tad bit on the jaded side. Seen that. Been there. Done that. When superstorm Sandy hit, it was a bit overwhelming because we hadn’t fully bought into the weather hype. Nature was unimpressed by this. The ocean, comprising 70% of the planet’s […]