Category Archives: mindsets

Maximizing vs. Satisficing? How happy are you with your decisions?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

Choose well, your choice is brief, yet endless.“ ~ Goethe Do you channel surf when you watch TV, even while attempting to watch one program? When you are in the car listening to the radio, do you often check other … Continue reading →

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Self-handicapping: Are you sabotaging yourself to avoid evaluation or failure?

Posted on August 06, 2010 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

I was watching an old episode of Grey’s Anatomy – my only TV addiction – where a lawyer who’s about to take the Bar exam in a few days for the 5th time is brought in for severe burns in … Continue reading →

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The Change We Need?

Posted on Januar 20, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

As Barack Obama is taking office today, the core message in his presidential campaign has kept me thinking: Change…We’ve all heard the saying “The only constant is change”. But have you ever thought about if you really believe that?

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