Roxana Murariu
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Past articles by Roxana:
Cognitive Dissonance Theory and How it Impacts US
Cognitive dissonance is a psychology theory about how we strive to make sense about conflicting cognitions and behaviours. → Read More
Ethical Considerations When Approaching Scientific Content
We need to employ healthy doubt and curiosity when reading scientific content as popular science books do not always get their facts straight. → Read More
Why is Finland the Happiest Country in the World?
How did Finland, a country experiencing harsh weather,caught for centuries between the rule of Sweden and Russia, manage to become the world's happiest country? → Read More
Elden Ring is Not Fast-Food Entertainment
Elden Ring might seem difficult at times, but the game’s complex combat system ensures that players can overcome seemingly impossible situations, → Read More
Keeping Your Sanity Amid the Ukraine Crisis
We should consume information about the Russia - Ukraine war. Nevertheless, there are orders of magnitude between being informed and being tormented. → Read More
Emancipation Starts in the Kitchen
What is the link between industrial/organizational psychology and modern kitchen layouts? It all started with Lillian Gilbreth. → Read More
A Hyper-Connected World
Sometimes, just sometimes, our hyper-connecting mind will lead to astounding discoveries that will forever alter the way we live. → Read More
The Deep Work Hypothesis and its Limitations
Deep work, although a crucial skill in our current economy, is not enough to thrive in our jobs. → Read More
Lessons I Learned About Writing
As I started writing articles for this blog for over a year now, I thought to review the lessons I learned about writing during this journey. → Read More
Building the Next Generation: What are the Skills of the Future?
A discussion on the skills children should develop to face tomorrow’s challenges. → Read More
Wise Ideas from 'The Psychology of Money' by Morgan Housel
Money does not buy happiness, money buys freedom. Having a bit of wealth means the possibility of taking time off from work when feeling burned out or sick. → Read More
Cognitive Reappraisal or Using Reframing to Cope with Unpleasant Feelings
In psychologist Guy Winch’s book The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships, and Enhance Self-Esteem, I came across one of the most descriptive explanations on how to handle the emotional load of uncomfortable situations. → Read More
What Holds Back Innovation
Many innovations need time to catch on because of our resistance and scepticism to a novel way to accomplish things. → Read More
Mastering the Meta-Skill of Learning
Few adults have been trained in the core skills and mindsets of effective learners. How do we learn to learn then? → Read More
Exploring the Art of Creativity
Creativity is also more art than science, so we need plenty of time to experiment and fine-tune our experiences. → Read More
The Radioactive Woman: Marie Curie
Marie Curie was a self-sacrificing genius with an incredible work ethic. She was also radioactive. → Read More
Automation, AI, and the Future of Jobs
Billions of people will not have the luck, means, or stamina to keep retraining and hold non-automatized jobs. Can our society future-proof itself? → Read More
Meet the Writer Roxana Murariu: "We Craft our Identities Based on our Tribes"
Meet Roxana Murariu, a web developer, children's book lover, and a Hacker Noon contributor. Sharing her writing and many other tips in Meet the Writer interview → Read More
How To Overcome Procrastination
Procrastination is a coping mechanism for negative emotions such as boredom, frustration, self-doubt, and anxiety. → Read More
Understanding the Anatomy of a Habit: How to Make or Break It
Over time, habits will compound into excellent or disastrous answers to our daily entropy. → Read More