Starting a new hobby

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

Beginners can enjoy learning without feeling like they’re "not good enough" to continue.

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Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

Starting a New Job: Recognizing Imposter Syndrome helps new employees trust their qualifications instead of feeling like they don’t belong.
Hedonic Treadmill

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

Flea In a Jar

Starting a Fitness Journey: Failed diets or inconsistent workouts in the past don’t mean you’re doomed. Restart with new methods and mindset.
SWOT Analysis

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

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

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

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

SCARF Model

Onboarding a New Employee: Providing certainty and relatedness makes new hires feel welcome.
Osborne Effect

Osborne Effect

Mobile app development: Releasing information about new app features or updates without causing a decline in current user engagement.
Depth-First Search

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.