Preparing for an emergency
Cynefin Framework
Assess the complexity of potential emergency situations and develop appropriate preparedness plans.
Similar Situations
Availability Bias
Budgeting for Emergencies: Don't neglect building an emergency fund just because you've never faced a financial crisis.
Pessimism Bias
Emergency preparedness: Knowing pessimism bias can help you prepare for emergencies without becoming overly anxious or fearful of potential disasters.
Optimism Bias
Emergency preparedness: Knowing optimism bias can help you prepare for emergencies, such as natural disasters or power outages, without assuming that you won't be affected.
The Four Chronotypes
Meal Timing for Better Digestion: Lions should eat an early dinner, while Wolves do better with a later meal.
Hanlon's Razor
Incomplete Grocery Lists: Not assuming laziness when someone forgets an item on the list.
Broken Window Effect
Regular trash disposal: An overflowing bin might subconsciously give permission for more mess.
Stanford Prison Experiment by Zimbardo
Social event planning: Fostering an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for all guests, regardless of social status or perceived power differences.
Erikson's stages of Development
Therapeutic Activities for Seniors: Caregivers and activity directors can plan age-appropriate activities for senior citizens.
Peak-End Rule
Gift-giving: Selecting meaningful or unique gifts and presenting them in an appealing manner to create a memorable experience for the recipient.
Anchoring
Investing: Avoid anchoring your investment decisions on past performance or an arbitrary number, and consider the overall potential.