Ikigai
Japanese concept referring to a sense of purpose Ikigai (生き甲斐, lit. 'a reason for being') is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living.[1] Meaning and etymology [edit] The Oxford English Dictionary defines ikigai as "a motivating force; something or someone that gives a person a sense of purpose or a reason for living". In their book, Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, authors Héctor García and Francesc Miralles state, "This Japanese concept, which translates roughly as 'the happiness of always being busy,' is like logotherapy, but it goes a step beyond According to psychologist Katsuya Inoue, ikigai is a concept consisting of two aspects: "sources or objects that bring value or meaning to life" and "a feeling that one's life has value or meaning because of the existence of its source or object". Early popularisation
Insignificance
Emotional feeling or mental state People may face feelings of insignificance due to a number of causes, including having low self-esteem,[2] being depressed, living in a huge, impersonal city,[1] comparing themselves to wealthy celebrity success stories,[3] working in a huge bureaucracy, or being in awe of a natural wonder. Psychological factors[edit] A person's "...sense of personal insignificance comes from two primary experiences: (a) the developmental experience with its increasing awareness of separation and loss, transience, and the sense of lost felt perfectibility; and (b) the increasing cognitive awareness of the immutable laws of biology and the limitations of the self and others in which idealization gives way to painful reality." In modern society, people living in crowded, anonymous major cities may face feelings of insignificance. Alain de Botton describes some of the same issues in his book Status Anxiety. In philosophy[edit] In religion[edit] In relation to awe[edit]
Hygge
Danish concept of cosiness and comfort especially as it relates to one's home Hygge (, H(Y)OO-gə; Danish: [ˈhykə]; Norwegian: [ˈhŷɡːə]) is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a cosy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality. As a cultural category with its sets of associated practices hygge has more or less the same meaning in both places and in both languages;[1] however, the emphasis on hygge as a core part of Danish culture is a recent phenomenon, dating to the late 20th century. Etymology[edit] But it is speculated that hygge may derive from a homograph hug, originating in the 1560s word hugge, which means "to embrace." Use[edit] In both Danish and Norwegian, hygge refers to "a form of everyday togetherness", "a pleasant and highly valued everyday experience of safety, equality, personal wholeness and a spontaneous social flow".[6] Hygge's cultural impact on Denmark[edit] Hygge's international influence[edit] In popular culture[edit] Similar words[edit] See also[edit]
Maladjustment
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Inability to react to environmental demands in psychology Maladjustment is a term used in psychology to refer the "inability to react successfully and satisfactorily to the demand of one's environment".[1] The term maladjustment can be refer to a wide range of social, biological and psychological conditions.[2] Maladjustment can be both intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic maladjustment is the disparities between the needs, motivations and evaluations of an individual, with the actual reward gain through experiences. Extrinsic maladjustment on the other hand, is referred to when an individual's behavior does not meet the cultural or social expectation of society.[3] The causes of maladjustment can be attributed to a wide variety of factors, including: family environment, personal factors, and school-related factors.[4] Maladjustment affects an individual's development and the ability to maintain a positive interpersonal relationship with others.
Mental block
Uncontrollable suppression or repression of painful or unwanted thoughts/memories A mental block is an uncontrollable suppression or repression of painful or unwanted thoughts/memories. It can also be an inability to continue or complete a train of thought, as in the case of writer's block. Incidental forgetting[edit] Forgetting curves could be associated with mental blocking. Although incidental forgetting is unintentional, it is an important process. A noteworthy cognitive research study showed study participants a 9-minute video about recognition-induced forgetting. Incidental forgetting differs from incidental forgetting at a rapid pace. Associative blocking[edit] Associative blocking is explained as the effects of an interference during retrieval.[7] Associative blocking can be caused by the failure of a cue to reach a specific target because the cue is being replaced by a new cue that grows stronger. Unlearning[edit] The process of unlearning does have positive qualities.
Gnosis (chaos magic)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Altered state of consciousness in chaos magic
Gemütlichkeit
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pleasant emotional state Gemütlichkeit (German pronunciation: [ɡəˈmyːtlɪçkaɪt] i) is a German-language word used to convey the idea of a state or feeling of warmth, friendliness,[1] and good cheer. History and etymology[edit] "Gemütlichkeit" derives from gemütlich, the adjective of Gemüt, which means "heart, mind, temper, feeling" expressed by (and cognate with) English mood. The word can be used in descriptions of holidays.[3] In the 1973 English contract law case Jarvis v Swans Tours Ltd, a holidaymaker sued after not receiving the Gemütlichkeit promised by the promotional literature for a package holiday to the Swiss Alps. The communal connotations of Gemütlichkeit are also emphasized in some uses of the term. Gemütlichkeit has been appropriated at least once to describe the tenor of an economic era rather than spirit of a social gathering. Similar words in other languages[edit] English has no direct translation for gemütlich or Gemütlichkeit.
Mental energy
Mental energy may be understood as the ability or willingness to engage in cognitive work.[1] Mental energy is not well-defined, and the scientific literature on mental energy is quite limited.[1] A variety of measures for assessing aspects of mental energy exist.[1] Many people complain of low mental energy, which can interfere with work and daily activities.[1] Low mental energy and fatigue are major public health concerns.[1] People may pursue remedies or treatment for low mental energy.[1] Seeking to improve mental energy is a common reason that people take dietary supplements.[6] Neurotransmitter[edit] Foods, Drugs, sleep, diseases... Mental energy can be affected by factors such as drugs, sleep, and disease.[1] Drugs[edit] Drugs that may increase mental energy include caffeine, modafinil, psychostimulants like amphetamines and methylphenidate, and corticosteroids like hydrocortisone and dexamethasone.[1][6][7] Foods, beverages etc[edit] Sleep[edit] Disease[edit] References[edit]
État second
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia État second (French for Second State) refers to the state of mind into which some French authors go when writing short stories. It mixes abstraction and concentration at the same time, ironically telling sometimes more facts than in conscious writing. The Argentine writer Julio Cortázar often used this method to write, as he called it "the moment of maximum creativity".[1] Concept[edit] Cultural references[edit] References[edit]
