The prevalence inflation effect in psychology is crucial for mental health, according to recent studies. For instance, a study in Australia with teens receiving DBT therapy showed a paradoxical result - those exposed to therapy exhibited worse mental health outcomes. This effect can be explained by the human tendency to internalize labels or definitions attributed to them, leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy. This suggests that excessive focus on mental health awareness can backfire, highlighting a delicate balance between acknowledging issues and not excessively dwelling on them.
In an era where “quiet quitting” and “self-care” obsessions seem to be all the rage, there’s a huge opportunity to set yourself apart from everyone else—and it’s not as hard as you might think.
Codie Sanchez set herself apart by buying “boring businesses” and turning her venture into a multi-million dollar enterprise.
But for Codie, it’s about so much more than the money. Her simple mantra is, “question everything”, and it has given her a unique perspective on life, relationships, and happiness, which we explore here in this week’s pod.
This was a fun interview, check it out.
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