Starting a new hobby
Imposter Syndrome
Beginners can enjoy learning without feeling like theyâre "not good enough" to continue.
Similar Situations
Imposter Syndrome
Starting a New Job: Recognizing Imposter Syndrome helps new employees trust their qualifications instead of feeling like they donât belong.
Hedonic Treadmill
Hobbies and Interests: Knowing that the novelty of a new hobby may diminish can encourage you to commit to activities you genuinely enjoy and develop a deeper passion for them over time.
Flea In a Jar
Starting a Fitness Journey: Failed diets or inconsistent workouts in the past donât mean youâre doomed. Restart with new methods and mindset.
SWOT Analysis
Hobby Selection: SWOT analysis can guide individuals in choosing hobbies by evaluating their interests and skills (strengths), potential time constraints (weaknesses), opportunities for social engagement, and potential threats to sustaining the hobby.
Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect
Reading news articles: Being aware of the Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect can prompt individuals to critically evaluate news articles, regardless of the topic, and not just accept information at face value.
Bannister Effect
Learning a new skill: Believing that learning to play an instrument or pick up a new language is possible because others have done it, encourages you to try.
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Hobbies and interests: Knowing the sunk cost fallacy can help you decide whether to continue or abandon a hobby, without being swayed by the resources you've already invested.
SCARF Model
Onboarding a New Employee: Providing certainty and relatedness makes new hires feel welcome.
Osborne Effect
Mobile app development: Releasing information about new app features or updates without causing a decline in current user engagement.
Depth-First Search
Learning a new skill: DFS can help you focus on mastering one aspect of a skill before moving on to the next, leading to a solid foundation and better overall proficiency.