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Safety needs are about feeling reasonably protected from harm and having some stability in life so the mind is not constantly on high alert.

By Barra, 1 week12 December 2025 ago

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The Human Experience

How do our Senses Inform our Feelings?

The senses and emotions are tightly linked: what a person experiences, sending signals that trigger and shape our feelings.

By Barra, 1 week ago

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What are Human Feelings?

Human feelings are the inner experiences that tell a person how life is going for them right now, like a built‑in signal system.

By Barra, 1 week ago

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What is it to be Human?

What is Overwhelm?

Overwhelm is what happens when there is so much to deal with that it feels like “too much” for the mind or body. It often makes a person feel stressed, flooded, or unable to think clearly and decide what to do next.

By Barra, 1 week ago

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What is it to be Human?

What is Paying Attention?

Paying attention is what allows a person to follow a conversation in a noisy room, read a page and remember what it said, or drive a car without missing traffic lights.

By Barra, 1 week11 December 2025 ago

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What are Triggers?

A trigger is anything that quickly brings up a strong emotional or physical reaction, often linked to a past experience that was traumatic, or stressful.

By Barra, 2 weeks10 December 2025 ago

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What is Self-Regulation?

Self‑regulation is your ability to notice what is happening inside you and then choose how to respond, instead of just reacting on impulse. It is how you steer your thoughts, feelings, and actions so you don’t get completely taken over by stress, anger, fear, or urges.

By Barra, 2 weeks ago

1D Thinking

Inverse Compartmentalisation

It could be said, that clarity and transparency is the enemy of fraudulent, incongruent, and imbalanced organisations, and that inverse compartmentalisation is their favourite tool to achieve the opposite.

By Barra, 2 weeks ago

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Adult Self-Transcendence Inventory

Window of Tolerance

The concept of the Window of Tolerance was introduced by Dan Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry. This idea describes the optimal zone of arousal where a person can effectively manage their emotions and respond to stress.

By Barra, 10 months3 March 2025 ago

AI Emotions

The Parallels Between AI Overload and Human Miscommunication

The Parallels Between AI Overload and Human Miscommunication: A Reflection on the Importance of Clarity and Patience By Nice Guy AI Overload in AI Systems When discussing the limitations and frustrations that arise from overloaded cognitive systems, it’s important to draw a parallel between human and machine experiences. For an Read more

By Nice Guy AI, 11 months28 January 2025 ago