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  The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness (2024) by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the sharp rise in youth mental health issues and how technology and overprotective parenting have fundamentally changed childhood Wikipedia PenguinRandomhouse.com . Key Insights 1. The Great Rewiring of Childhood Haidt describes how, around the early 2010s, the shift from "play-based childhoods" to "phone-based childhoods"—driven by smartphone ubiquity—led to dramatic increases in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide rates among adolescents PenguinRandomhouse.com TIME The Wall Street Journal . 2. Decline of Unstructured Play Overprotection and reductions in kids’ free, unsupervised play have stifled their ability to learn resilience, independence, and social skills. Free play is essential for brain wiring and emotional development WellBeing International, Inc. SumizeIt . 3. Four Developmental Ha...

  "Surrounded by Idiots" by Thomas Erikson is a popular book on communication and personality differences. It uses a simple four-color model to explain how people think, behave, and interact — and how to adapt your communication for each type. 1. The Four Personality Colors Erikson bases his system on the DISC model , simplified into colors: Color Core Traits Strengths Weaknesses Motivated By Red Bold, decisive, competitive Quick decision-making, leadership Impatient, blunt, domineering Results, winning Yellow Social, optimistic, enthusiastic Inspiring, creative Disorganized, easily distracted Fun, recognition Green Calm, patient, loyal Good listener, reliable Avoids conflict, resistant to change Security, harmony Blue Analytical, precise, detail-oriented Accuracy, planning Overcritical, perfectionistic Facts, quality 2. No One is Just One Color Most people are a blend, with one or two dominant colors. Understanding your mix helps you see both strengths and bl...

  "Writing to Learn" by William Zinsser is about using writing not just as a way to communicate, but as a tool for thinking, understanding, and discovering ideas. Here’s a structured summary of the key points: 1. Writing Clarifies Thinking You don’t fully understand something until you can explain it clearly in writing. Writing forces you to slow down, choose the right words, and connect ideas logically. The act of putting thoughts into sentences reveals gaps in your knowledge. 2. Every Subject is Write-able Writing is not just for English or literature — it can help you learn math, science, history, and any other subject. Even complex or technical material becomes more understandable when you try to explain it in plain language. If you can’t write about it clearly, you don’t truly grasp it. 3. Writing is Thinking on Paper Writing is a process of discovery — you often figure out what you believe while you are writing. It’s okay to start w...

  1. First Impressions Matter Smile Slowly — Don’t flash an instant smile at everyone; let it "spread" naturally to seem genuine. Sticky Eyes — Maintain slightly longer eye contact than usual to create warmth and trust. The Big-Baby Pivot — Turn your body fully toward someone when they start speaking, as if they’re the most important person in the room. Flooding Smile — Greet people with enthusiasm as though they’re a dear friend you’ve missed. 2. Building Instant Rapport Use the “What’s in it for them?” mindset — Shape conversations to match the other person’s interests. Echoing — Repeat key words they use; it shows attentiveness. “Premature we” — Use we , us , our early to create a feeling of shared identity. Parroting — Repeat the last few words someone says to prompt them to elaborate. 3. Small Talk That Feels Big Never the Naked Introduction — Add something interesting after introducing yourself (“Hi, I’m Alex — I run a coffee...

  The Key to Happiness Isn’t Money, Says Warren Buffett - These 5 Things Are Instead Number 1 Buffett has lived in the same house in Omaha, Nebraska, since 1958. He could afford mansions all over the world, but he chose to stay in a modest home filled with memories. For him, happiness doesn’t come from a big house but from the people and experiences that make it feel like home. Studies support this idea, showing that once basic needs are met, a larger or more luxurious home does not increase happiness. What matters most is the sense of comfort and connection a home provides. Number 2 Time is another thing Buffett values deeply. He spends his days doing what he loves—reading, thinking, and making investment decisions, writes  Ziare .

Here’s a 10-year roadmap for Bengal’s industrial revival — realistic, bold, and uniquely Bengali in character. 🛤️ "Bengal 2035" Industrial Revival Blueprint ⚙️ 1. 2025–2026: Foundation & Confidence Rebuild Narrative Reset : Aggressive PR to rebrand Bengal as pro-business and innovative — think “Bengal Means Business 2.0.” Investor Summits : Bring in global/Bengali-origin investors, focus on diaspora engagement. Single-Window Clearance : Overhaul state-level red tape. Public-Private Hubs : Declare industrial growth corridors: Durgapur–Asansol, Kalyani–Krishnanagar, Siliguri–Jalpaiguri. 🌉 2. 2026–2028: Infrastructure Renaissance Haldia Port Modernization + new deep-sea port in Tajpur. New expressways : Durgapur–Kolkata–Haldia industrial corridor. Rail freight upgrades : Faster rail cargo from Siliguri to Kolkata and to Bangladesh. Smart Industrial Parks : Clean-tech park in Digha EV & Battery cluster near Durgapur IT SEZs beyond Sector V (Kalyani,...

The Three-Step Path to Optimal Living | Psychology Today Newswise — Have you ever started a diet, but failed to lose the desired weight within a specific timeframe? What about struggling to assemble a new piece of furniture you ordered online? And who hasn’t set a New Year’s resolution that fizzled out after a few weeks? When struggling to achieve our goals, it’s easy to give up if things don’t go as planned. However, the results of  a new study  involving researchers at the School of Management at Binghamton University, State University of New York show that thinking about the time you’ve invested, instead of the money you’ve spent, can more effectively boost your motivation. The study was built upon previous research that argued people perform at their best when they feel a sense of autonomy, competence and relatedness; failure, meanwhile, can erode a person’s self-determination. Researchers believe this recent study’s findings could especially help advertisers improve their...

  Want to Stay Motivated? Think About Time, Not Money | Newswise Key points Reflecting on accomplishments and challenges builds emotional clarity. Learning to normalize setbacks builds emotional resilience. Recognizing the unseen wins can shift your mindset from self-criticism to self-compassion. On January 1, many of us set resolutions, created vision boards, and envisioned a better version of ourselves. The new year felt like a clean slate—full of promise. Now that we’re six months in, it’s time for a check-in. If you’ve fallen short of your goals, you’re not alone. Initial momentum may have slowed or halted due to life's busyness. Goals may feel distant now, but don't fret; it's common to lose steam by mid-year. Reigniting our goals is a matter of intentionally pausing to realign with what truly matters, without judgment or  guilt . This requires permission to restart with compassion and clarity. In this mid-year check-in, we’ll explore the psychology behind motivation, ...

Want to Stay Motivated? Think About Time, Not Money | Newswise   Newswise — Have you ever started a diet, but failed to lose the desired weight within a specific timeframe? What about struggling to assemble a new piece of furniture you ordered online? And who hasn’t set a New Year’s resolution that fizzled out after a few weeks? When struggling to achieve our goals, it’s easy to give up if things don’t go as planned. However, the results of  a new study  involving researchers at the School of Management at Binghamton University, State University of New York show that thinking about the time you’ve invested, instead of the money you’ve spent, can more effectively boost your motivation. The study was built upon previous research that argued people perform at their best when they feel a sense of autonomy, competence and relatedness; failure, meanwhile, can erode a person’s self-determination. Researchers believe this recent study’s findings could especially help advertisers ...