When people encounter situations we find unfair or reprehensible, we often feel angry or outraged.  And yet, most of us do not intervene in issues that don’t affect us directly. Why?

Have you ever come in 2nd place, perhaps for a job you wanted, or during a school athletic or academic competition? 

Have you ever tried to establish a daily habit, like morning exercise or taking an online course, only to start strong but eventually stop completely?

When you picture “therapy,” what comes to mind?  Perhaps reflecting on one’s upbringing, experiences, emotions, and behaviors?

Have you been feeling stressed lately, perhaps due to an impending work deadline, conflict with a colleague or family member, or the Fit for Future restructure?

Have you ever designed programs or activities with the goal of changing behavior?  Did you wonder what really works?

Do you ever wish you had more influence?

When was the last time you were rejected?  Was it painful?  Did you dwell on it?

Think back to the last time you took the train, bus, or a flight – did you strike up a conversation with the person next to you?

Do you ever tell yourself, “I’ll just check Instagram/Tik Tok/Facebook for five minutes, then I’ll go to bed”?

As behavioral science often teaches, when our actions change first, our attitudes and beliefs may follow.

Do you ever long for your younger days, when you could work harder and stay out later, you faced fewer aches and pains, and . . . um . . . where was I . . . you could remember everything?

Have you ever traveled to a country where people were a different race than you?  Did you have any trouble distinguishing people there?

Are you a parent worried about your teenager’s ability to study and stay on task? Or perhaps you yourself find it difficult to concentrate on “deep work”?

When we hear something frequently, we are more likely to believe it’s true, because we spend less time processing the information. 

Do you ever feel frustrated by a lack of response to your email requests?

Think back to your first days at university – do you remembering wondering if you fit in?

Have you ever judged someone by their appearance, and later realized you were wrong?