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Internalized Ableism may be when a disabled person unconsciously absorbs society’s negative beliefs,…

Internalized Ableism may be when a disabled person unconsciously absorbs society’s negative beliefs, stereotypes, or prejudices about disability and begins applying them to themselves.

Instead of recognizing that many challenges come from inaccessible environments or social attitudes, a person may come to believe things like:

“I’m a burden.”

“I should be able to do everything without help.”

“If I need accommodations, I’m weak.”

“My disability makes me less valuable than other people.”

“I have to overwork myself to prove I’m capable.”

These beliefs may develop because of repeated exposure to ableist messages from family, school, work, healthcare, media, or broader culture, not because they are true.

Common signs

Internalized ableism may show up as:

Feeling guilty for asking for accommodations.

Hiding or minimizing a disability.

Comparing yourself to nondisabled standards and feeling like a failure.

Pushing yourself beyond your limits to “keep up.”

Judging yourself (or sometimes other disabled people) for needing support.

Believing independence is always better than interdependence.

Examples

Someone with chronic pain forces themselves to attend every social event because they think canceling would make them “lazy.”

A person who needs a mobility aid avoids using it in public because they’re embarrassed about how others might perceive them.

An autistic person suppresses natural behaviors (sometimes called masking) even when it causes significant exhaustion, because they feel they must appear “normal.”

Moving away from internalized ableism

Changing these beliefs may involve:

Noticing self-critical thoughts and asking where they came from.

Learning about disability from disability led perspectives.

Viewing accommodations as tools for equity rather than special treatment.

Practicing self-compassion and recognizing that needing support is a normal part of being human.

Connecting with disabled communities where disability is accepted rather than stigmatized.

Internalized ableism may not be a personal failing, it could be a response to living in a society where ableist attitudes are common. Becoming aware of it may be the first step toward developing a more accepting and realistic view of yourself and your needs.

Shervan K Shahhian

What you may do if you have been going through Chronic Bullying:

“Please, Seek Psychological and Legal Support.”

If you have been experiencing ongoing or repeated bullying, it is important to please take it seriously. Chronic bullying may affect psychological safety, self-esteem, relationships, concentration, sleep, and overall functioning.

What you may do

1-Recognize that it isn’t your fault.

2-Being repeatedly targeted does not mean you deserve the treatment or caused it.

3-Document what is happening.

4-Keep a factual record of dates, locations, people involved, what happened, witnesses, messages, emails, screenshots, or other evidence.

5-Set boundaries when it is safe.

6-A brief, firm response may be appropriate: “Do not speak to me that way.” Avoid escalating the situation if doing so could put you at greater risk.

7-Tell the authorities and someone trustworthy.

8-Depending on the setting, this could be a supervisor, HR representative, teacher, school administrator, family member, or another person who may intervene.

9-Reduce unnecessary exposure.

10-When possible, change routines, use safer environments, block abusive online accounts, and avoid being isolated with the person responsible.

11-Seek psychological and legal support.

12-A qualified mental health professional may help with the effects of prolonged bullying, including anxiety, shame, hypervigilance, withdrawal, loss of confidence, or trauma related symptoms.

13-Address the psychological aftermath, not just the bullying itself.

Chronic bullying may sometimes lead to learned helplessness, internalized criticism, social withdrawal, emotional dysregulation, or a persistent expectation of being attacked or rejected. These reactions may be treated.

14-If there are threats or physical danger, prioritize safety.

Get away from the immediate situation and contact appropriate emergency or protective resources rather than confronting the aggressor yourself.

15-An important distinction

If you have been expressing chronic bullying toward other people, in other words, you recognize that you have been repeatedly bullying others, the appropriate response is different. It involves taking responsibility, stopping the behavior, repairing harm where appropriate, and examining what is driving the behavior?

Possible, legal and psychological aspects and what to do next?

If you are experiencing chronic/repeated bullying, there are both psychological and legal dimensions. Depending in the country, state, city you live in,, the legal information below is general information, not individualized legal advice. “Please, Consult with a Qualified Lawyer.”

1. Psychological aspects

Chronic bullying may be more than an unpleasant interpersonal conflict. Repeated exposure to humiliation, intimidation, exclusion, threats, or harassment can create a prolonged stress response.

Possible effects may include:

Hypervigilance: constantly watching for the next attack

Anxiety, fear, irritability, or anger

Reduced self-esteem and self-confidence

Shame or self-blame

Social withdrawal and isolation

Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

Sleep disturbance

Depression or loss of motivation

Feeling powerless or trapped

Learned helplessness

Trauma related symptoms in some individuals

Certain Department’s of Education may recognize psychological intimidation, exclusion, rumor spreading, and similar conduct as forms of bullying; cyberbullying may also occur through technology.

Importantly, having psychological symptoms does not by itself establish that a particular person legally caused them. That’s one reason objective documentation is important.

2. Legal aspects: “Please, Consult with a Qualified Lawyer.”

There may not be one universal offense called “chronic bullying?” The legal consequences depend heavily on what was actually done, who did it, where it occurred, and the relationship between the parties.

Conduct that looks like bullying may potentially involve other legal issues, for example: “Please, Consult with a Qualified Lawyer.”

threats or violence

stalking

harassment

discriminatory or sexual harassment

employment discrimination

cyberbullying

assault or other criminal conduct

civil claims

violations of an existing restraining order

For example:

Certain courts may allow a civil harassment restraining order against someone who has harassed, threatened, physically or emotionally harmed, or stalked you, including conduct occurring online. A qualifying order may impose no contact and stay away requirements. “Please, Consult with a Qualified Lawyer.”

A judge may potentially issue temporary protection quickly, while a longer term civil harassment restraining order can last up to five years. “Please, Consult with a Qualified Lawyer.”

If the bullying is occurring at work, however, the legal analysis is more complicated. Workplace bullying may be unlawful merely because it is abusive or cruel; additional facts may matter, such as whether the conduct involves a legally protected characteristic or another prohibited form of conduct. Certain Civil Rights Department’s specifically addresses employment discrimination and harassment under state law. “Please, Consult with a Qualified Lawyer.”

3. What you may do next: “Please, Consult with a Qualified Lawyer.”

First, stop trying to prove the entire situation at once. Establish a factual record.

Example: Create a chronological log:

Date What happened Who was involved Witnesses Evidence Effect

08/26/26 Specific behavior Person(s) Names Email/text/video Missed work, anxiety, etc.

Keep original emails, texts, voicemails, screenshots, photographs, letters, and other records. Don’t alter them.

Example:

1. Separate facts from interpretations.

Write “John doe sent three messages between 9:00–9:15 PM saying X” rather than “John doe was psychologically manipulating me.”

2. Preserve evidence safely.

Don’t rely exclusively on an account or device that another person might control.

3. Avoid retaliation.

Don’t threaten, repeatedly contact, publicly shame, or attempt to “get even” with the person. That will complicate matters considerably.

4. Report through the appropriate channel.

Depending on circumstances, that could be an employer/HR, school administrator, platform, landlord, law enforcement, or another responsible authority.

5. Consider professional psychological support.

A therapist may help you distinguish the actual external behavior from the psychological effects it has produced and work on restoring psychological safety, boundaries, confidence, and functioning.

6. Consider legal consultation if the conduct is persistent or escalating.

An attorney or legal aid organization may determine whether the facts support a specific legal remedy. Certain courts also may provide self-help information for civil harassment restraining orders.

4. If you are considering a restraining order “Please, Consult with a Qualified Lawyer.”

The court may need specific conduct and specific events?

For example:

“Between June 4 and July 29, the respondent contacted me 27 times after I asked them to stop. On July 12, they threatened me by text. On July 20, they followed me from my workplace to my car. I have retained the messages and have two witnesses.”

That is substantially more useful legally than:

“I’ve been psychologically bullied for months.”

Certain court forms specifically ask for details concerning harassment, stalking, threats, or harm and what protection you are requesting.

One important distinction

If by “chronic bullying” you mean something different, such as a person repeatedly bullying you psychologically, socially, online, at work, or through stalking, the appropriate legal strategy may be very different. Please consult with a qualified lawyer for assistance.

Shervan K Shahhian

Catfishing is a form of deception:

Catfishing is a form of deception in which someone creates a false online identity to manipulate, deceive, or exploit another person. The fake identity may involve stolen photos, a fabricated biography, or lies about age, occupation, relationship status, location, or intentions.

Possible Reasons People Catfish

People catfish for different reasons, that may include:

  • Seeking emotional attention or validation.
  • Escaping loneliness or low self-esteem.
  • Financial scams (“romance scams”).
  • Identity theft or fraud.
  • Revenge or harassment.
  • Entertainment or “trolling.”
  • Grooming or exploiting vulnerable individuals.

Possible Common Warning Signs

Some red flags may include:

  • They refuse to video chat or meet in person despite months of communication.
  • They have excuses for why they cannot meet (“I’m overseas,” “My camera is broken,” “I’m working on a secret project.”).
  • Their photos appear unusually professional or model like.
  • Their stories frequently change or contain inconsistencies.
  • They declare love or deep emotional attachment very quickly.
  • They ask for money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or financial help.
  • They avoid answering direct personal questions.
  • Their social media presence is sparse, newly created, or lacks interactions from real friends.
  • They pressure you to keep the relationship secret.

Emotional Manipulation Techniques

Catfishers may use psychological tactics such as:

  • Love bombing: Excessive affection and compliments early in the relationship.
  • Emotional dependency: Making you feel like you’re the only person who understands them.
  • Creating crises: Constant emergencies requiring emotional or financial support.
  • Guilt: Making you feel responsible if you question them.
  • Isolation: Encouraging you to withdraw from family and friends.

How to Possibly Protect Yourself

  • Reverse search their profile photos using a search engine.
  • Ask for a live video call early in the relationship.
  • Verify details they tell you through public information when appropriate.
  • Never send money or share sensitive financial information.
  • Trust your instincts if something feels “off.”
  • Talk to trusted friends, family, and the authorities, because they may notice warning signs you miss.

What to Do If You Think You’re Being Catfished

  1. Stop sending money or personal information.
  2. Save screenshots and messages as evidence.
  3. Ask for a live video call or another form of identity verification.
  4. End contact if they continue making excuses or become manipulative.
  5. Report the account to the platform where you met.
  6. If money was involved, contact your bank immediately and report the fraud to the appropriate authorities.

Psychological Impact

Being catfished may lead to:

  • Betrayal and loss of trust
  • Shame or embarrassment
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Grief over the loss of what felt like a real relationship
  • Difficulty trusting future partners

It’s important to remember that catfishing relies on deception. Intelligent, cautious people can still become victims because scammers often exploit normal human needs for connection, affection, and companionship.

Report the fraud to the appropriate authorities.

Shervan K Shahhian

Catfishing maybe a form of deception in which someone creates a false online identity to manipulate,…

Catfishing maybe a form of deception in which someone creates a false online identity to manipulate, deceive, or exploit another person. The fake identity may involve stolen photos, a fabricated biography, or lies about age, occupation, relationship status, location, or intentions.

Common Reasons People Catfish

People may catfish for different reasons, including:

  • Seeking emotional attention or validation.
  • Escaping loneliness or low self-esteem.
  • Financial scams (“romance scams”).
  • Identity theft or fraud.
  • Revenge or harassment.
  • Entertainment or “trolling.”
  • Grooming or exploiting vulnerable individuals.

Common Warning Signs

Some red flags may include:

  • They refuse to video chat or meet in person despite months of communication.
  • They have excuses for why they cannot meet (“I’m overseas,” “My camera is broken,” “I’m working on a secret project.”).
  • Their photos appear unusually professional or model like.
  • Their stories frequently change or contain inconsistencies.
  • They declare love or deep emotional attachment very quickly.
  • They ask for money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or financial help.
  • They avoid answering direct personal questions.
  • Their social media presence is sparse, newly created, or lacks interactions from real friends.
  • They pressure you to keep the relationship secret.

Emotional Manipulation Techniques

Catfishers may often use psychological tactics such as:

  • Love bombing: Excessive affection and compliments early in the relationship.
  • Emotional dependency: Making you feel like you’re the only person who understands them.
  • Creating crises: Constant emergencies requiring emotional or financial support.
  • Guilt: Making you feel responsible if you question them.
  • Isolation: Encouraging you to withdraw from family and friends.

How to Protect Yourself

  • Reverse search their profile photos using a search engine.
  • Ask for a live video call early in the relationship.
  • Verify details they tell you through public information when appropriate.
  • Never send money or share sensitive financial information.
  • Trust your instincts if something feels “off.”
  • Talk to trusted friends or family, they may notice warning signs you miss.

What to Do If You Think You’re Being Catfished

  1. Stop sending money or personal information.
  2. Save screenshots and messages as evidence.
  3. Ask for a live video call or another form of identity verification.
  4. End contact if they continue making excuses or become manipulative.
  5. Report the account to the platform where you met.
  6. If money was involved, contact your bank immediately and report the fraud to the appropriate authorities.

Psychological Impact

Being catfished may lead to:

  • Betrayal and loss of trust
  • Shame or embarrassment
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Grief over the loss of what felt like a real relationship
  • Difficulty trusting future partners

It’s important to remember that catfishing relies on deception. Intelligent, cautious people may still become victims because scammers often exploit normal human needs for connection, affection, and companionship.

Shervan K Shahhian

Psychological Domination refers to the use of psychological tactics to,…

Psychological domination refers to the use of psychological tactics to gain, maintain, or exert power and control over another person’s thoughts, emotions, decisions, or behavior. It may occur in many different contexts, and whether it is healthy or harmful depends on the nature of the relationship and whether it is consensual.

There maybe two broad forms:

1. Harmful Psychological Domination (Coercive Control)

This is the form most commonly discussed in psychology and mental health. It involves manipulating or controlling another person against their will.

Common tactics include:

  • Coercive manipulation: (using fear, guilt, or obligation)
  • Gaslighting: (making someone question their memory or perception of reality)
  • Isolation: from family and friends
  • Emotional blackmail
  • Intimidation and threats
  • Excessive criticism or humiliation
  • Love bombing: followed by withdrawal of affection
  • Monitoring and surveillance
  • Controlling finances, communication, or daily activities
  • Creating dependency: so the person feels unable to leave

The goal may be to reduce the person’s independence and increase the dominator’s power.

Possible effects on the victim include:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Low self-esteem
  • Self-doubt
  • Learned helplessness
  • Confusion
  • Trauma symptoms
  • Difficulty trusting others

2. Consensual Psychological Domination

In some adult relationships, psychological dominance is part of a mutually agreed upon dynamic, such as in certain forms of power exchange. In these cases:

  • Both individuals freely consent.
  • Clear boundaries are established.
  • Either person can withdraw consent.
  • Mutual respect and communication are essential.

This differs fundamentally from abusive psychological domination because it is voluntary and negotiated.

How Psychological Domination Works

People seeking psychological dominance may often exploit normal human needs, such as the need for:

  • Love and acceptance
  • Security
  • Belonging
  • Approval
  • Predictability
  • Identity

Over time, they may condition another person to seek their approval while becoming increasingly fearful of disagreement or independence.

Warning Signs

Someone may be attempting psychological domination if they:

  • Need to control every decision.
  • Punish disagreement.
  • Constantly tell you what you should think or feel.
  • Rewrite events to make you doubt yourself.
  • Encourage dependence while discouraging independence.
  • Use guilt or shame to influence your choices.
  • Alternate kindness with cruelty to keep you emotionally off balance.

Psychological Concepts Related to Psychological Domination

Several concepts overlap with psychological domination:

  • Coercive control
  • Gaslighting
  • Trauma bonding
  • Learned helplessness
  • Psychological manipulation
  • Narcissistic abuse

In Clinical Psychology

Mental health professionals may view harmful psychological domination as a pattern of coercive control rather than a single behavior. It is recognized as a significant form of emotional and psychological abuse and is associated with increased risk of anxiety disorders, depression, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.

In short, psychological domination is the systematic use of psychological influence to establish power over another person. When it is non-consensual, it is generally considered a form of emotional or psychological abuse. When it is fully informed, voluntary, and consensual between adults, it refers to a very different type of interpersonal dynamic.

Shervan K Shahhian

Parapsychology: Mutual Dreaming refers to the claim that two or more people share the same dream:

Mutual Dreaming refers to the claim that two or more people share the same dream experience, either simultaneously or with remarkably similar details that they later compare.

Types of Mutual Dreaming

  1. Simultaneous Shared Dreams
    • Two people report dreaming of each other or participating in the same dream scenario during the same night.
    • They later compare notes and find similarities.
  2. Reciprocal Dreams
    • Person A dreams about Person B, and Person B dreams about Person A at roughly the same time.
  3. Dream Telepathy Claims
    • Some researchers in parapsychology have suggested that information may occasionally be exchanged between minds during dreaming.

Psychological Explanations

Mainstream psychology offers several explanations for apparent mutual dreams:

  • Coincidence: People often dream about common themes, relationships, or shared concerns.
  • Selective Memory: Similarities are remembered while differences are forgotten.
  • Expectation Effects: After discussing dreams, people may unintentionally reconstruct memories to fit each other’s accounts.
  • Shared Experiences: Close friends, couples, or family members often have similar daily experiences and emotional concerns, which can produce similar dream content.

Parapsychological Perspective

Within parapsychology, mutual dreaming is sometimes viewed as a possible form of:

  • Dream telepathy
  • Mind to mind communication during sleep
  • Shared consciousness experiences

However, there is currently no widely accepted scientific evidence demonstrating that people can literally enter and share the same dream space. The phenomenon remains controversial and is considered unproven by conventional science.

Example

Suppose two siblings independently report dreaming that:

  • They were walking through the same unusual house,
  • Met the same deceased relative,
  • Heard the same message.

If the reports were recorded before either person discussed the dream, researchers might consider it a potential case of mutual dreaming worthy of investigation.

Related Concepts

  • Dream Telepathy
  • Telepathic Communication
  • Lucid Dreaming
  • Conscious Dreaming
  • Shared Apparitions
  • Phantasms of the Living

From a conventional scientific standpoint, mutual dreaming remains an intriguing anecdotal phenomenon. From a parapsychological standpoint, it is considered a possible area for investigating whether consciousness can interact beyond ordinary sensory communication.

Shervan K Shahhian

Parapsychology: Table levitations (sometimes called table lifting or table tipping):

Table levitations (sometimes called table lifting or table tipping), they are phenomena reported in séances, spiritualist gatherings, and some parapsychology investigations in which a table appears to move, tilt, rock, rise, or occasionally lift off the floor without an obvious physical cause.

Historical Background

Table levitation may have became widely known during the 19th-century Spiritualist movement in the United States and Europe. Participants would sit around a table, place their hands lightly on it, and observe movements that some interpreted as communication from spirits.

Researchers and investigators, studied these claims that concluded, that many cases could be explained by unconscious muscular movements exerted by the participants.

Common Explanations

Psychological Explanation

  • The most widely accepted explanation is the ideomotor effect.
  • People can produce small muscle movements without being consciously aware of doing so.
  • When several individuals are touching a table, these tiny movements may combine and create noticeable motion.

Parapsychological Interpretation

  • Some parapsychologists have suggested that certain cases may involve psychokinesis (PK), the purported ability of the mind to influence physical objects.
  • Reports of table levitations are sometimes discussed alongside research into telekinesis and other psychic phenomena.

Spiritualist Interpretation

  • Spiritualists traditionally viewed table levitation as evidence of communication with spirits or non-physical intelligences.

What Has Research Found?

While many reports of table movement have been documented, controlled scientific studies have generally found that ordinary physical and psychological mechanisms may account for most observed cases. Clear, repeatable evidence for genuine levitation under rigorous laboratory conditions has been widely accepted by the Parapsychology community.

Difference Between Table Tipping and Table Levitation

  • Table Tipping: The table rocks, turns, or tilts while people are touching it.
  • Table Levitation: The table reportedly rises partially or completely off the ground.

In parapsychology literature, table levitation is often cited as a classic example of a reported psychokinetic phenomenon, though its interpretation remains controversial for some people.

Shervan K Shahhian

The phrase “Music is Food for the Soul” is a metaphor suggesting that music nourishes,…

The phrase “music is food for the soul” is a metaphor suggesting that music nourishes our inner emotional and psychological life in much the same way that food nourishes the body.

Why some people describe music this way

1. Music evokes and may regulate emotions
Music may help people experience, express, and process emotions such as joy, sadness, hope, nostalgia, or peace. It may provide comfort during difficult times and enhance positive experiences.

2. Music creates meaning
Songs may often become connected to important memories, relationships, and life events. A piece of music may remind someone of the past, a loved one, or a significant moment, giving a sense of continuity and meaning.

3. Music promotes connection
Across cultures, music brings people together through singing, dancing, worship, celebration, and shared experiences. It may foster a sense of belonging and community.

4. Music affects the mind
Some research shows that music engages multiple emotional systems involved in emotion, memory, attention, and reward. Listening to enjoyable music may trigger the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine: Consult With A Neurologist, which are associated with pleasure and motivation.

5. Music may support spiritual experiences
Many religious and spiritual traditions use music in prayer, meditation, rituals, and ceremonies. People may often report feelings of transcendence, awe, or connection to something larger than themselves through music.

6. Music provides psychological restoration
Just as food replenishes physical energy, music may help restore mental and emotional energy. Many people use music to relax, reduce stress, focus, or cope with life’s challenges.

A psychological perspective

From a psychological standpoint, music may help satisfy several fundamental human needs:

  • Emotional expression
  • Social connection
  • Identity and self-understanding
  • Meaning and purpose
  • Stress reduction and emotional regulation

A famous expression

The idea maybe linked to a line from the play Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare:

“If music be the food of love, play on.”

While Shakespeare referred specifically to love, the broader idea has evolved into the modern saying that music nourishes the human spirit, helping people feel, connect, heal, and find meaning in their lives.

In that sense, many people consider music “food for the soul” because it feeds parts of human experience that physical food maynot reach.

Shervan K Shahhian

Improving Memorization is less about “having a good memory” and more about,…

Improving memorization is less about “having a good memory” and more about using methods that help the mind encode, store, and retrieve information efficiently. Research in cognitive psychology may show that memory improves when learning is active, organized, emotional, and repeated over time.

Here are some of the effective strategies:

1. Use Spaced Repetition

Review information at increasing intervals instead of cramming.

Example:

  • Review after 1 day
  • Then 3 days
  • Then 1 week
  • Then 1 month

This strengthens long-term retention by reinforcing neural pathways before forgetting occurs.

Possible Popular tools:

2. Practice Active Recall

Instead of rereading notes, push yourself to retrieve information from memory.

Examples:

  • Close the book and summarize aloud
  • Use flashcards
  • Teach the material to someone else
  • Write everything you remember before checking notes

Active retrieval strengthens memory far more than passive review.

3. Chunk Information

The mind may remember grouped information better than isolated details.

Example:
Instead of:

  • 1 9 4 5 2 0 2 6

Use:

  • 1945 | 2026

This works for:

  • Phone numbers
  • Vocabulary
  • Concepts
  • Study material

4. Create Meaningful Associations

Link new information to things you already know.

Methods:

  • Mental imagery
  • Stories
  • Analogies
  • Emotional connections
  • Acronyms

Example:
To remember “HOMES” for the Great Lakes:

  • Huron
  • Ontario
  • Michigan
  • Erie
  • Superior

5. Use Visualization

Visual memory is powerful.

Try:

  • Mind maps
  • Diagrams
  • Color coding
  • Memory palaces (method of loci?)

The “memory palace” technique may involve placing ideas in imagined physical locations and mentally walking through them later.

6. Teach What You Learn

Teaching forces deeper processing and organization of information.

This is sometimes called the “protégé effect”:
People remember material better when preparing to explain it to others.

7. Improve Attention First

Memory problems may often be attention problems.

To improve encoding:

  • Reduce multitasking
  • Study in focused blocks
  • Eliminate distractions
  • Use short breaks (Pomodoro technique)

If information never receives focused attention, it is less likely to enter long term memory.

8. Sleep Is Essential for Memory Consolidation

During sleep, the mind may strengthen and organizes memories.

Poor sleep impairs:

  • Recall
  • Learning speed
  • Concentration
  • Working memory

Consistent sleep schedules significantly improve retention.

9. Exercise Regularly

(FIRST CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR, PLEASE)

Physical activity improves blood flow and supports mind health.

Aerobic exercise is associated with:

(FIRST CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR, PLEASE)

  • Better hippocampal function: (FIRST CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR, PLEASE)
  • Improved learning
  • Better executive functioning

Even brisk walking can help cognitive performance: (FIRST CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR, PLEASE)

10. Use Multiple Senses

The more sensory systems involved, the stronger the encoding.

Try combining:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking aloud
  • Listening
  • Drawing

This creates multiple retrieval pathways.

11. Manage Stress and Anxiety

High stress can interfere with attention and retrieval.

Helpful methods:

  • Mindfulness
  • Breathing exercises
  • Structured routines
  • Physical activity: (FIRST CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR, PLEASE)
  • Cognitive reframing

Chronic stress can impair the hippocampus(CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR, PLEASE), a major memory-related mind structure.

12. Make Learning Emotionally Relevant

Emotion strengthens memory encoding.

You are more likely to remember:

  • Surprising information
  • Personally meaningful experiences
  • Emotionally charged material
  • Novel situations

Try connecting material to real life or personal goals.

Types of Memory to Strengthen

Different techniques help different memory systems:

TypeFunctionExample
Working memoryHolding info brieflyMental math
Semantic memoryFacts and knowledgeVocabulary
Episodic memoryPersonal experiencesEvents
Procedural memorySkills/habitsDriving

A Simple Daily Memory Routine

  1. Learn small amounts at a time
  2. Use active recall immediately
  3. Review with spaced repetition
  4. Sleep well
  5. Exercise(CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR, PLEASE) and reduce distractions
  6. Explain what you learned to someone else

Over time, consistency matters more than intensity.

Shervan K Shahhian

Kinesthetic imagery is a form of mental imagery,…

Kinesthetic imagery is a form of mental imagery where you feel a movement rather than just see it in your mind. Instead of picturing an action like a movie, you internally simulate the sensations, muscle tension, balance, timing, weight, and motion.

Think of it as: “body-based imagination.”

What it feels like

If you imagine swinging a golf club using kinesthetic imagery, you don’t just see the swing, you feel:

  • The rotation of your torso
  • The grip pressure in your hands
  • The shift of weight through your feet
  • The timing and rhythm of the motion

Athletes often describe it as a “ghost movement” happening inside the body.

How it differs from visual imagery

  • Visual imagery: “I see myself doing it”
  • Kinesthetic imagery: “I feel myself doing it”

The most effective performers combine both, but kinesthetic imagery could be especially tied to motor learning and automaticity.

Why it works (psychologically & neurologically)

Kinesthetic imagery activates some of the same neural pathways involved in actual movement, including motor planning areas. This relates to:

  • Motor Imagery: mentally simulating movement without executing it
  • Embodied Cognition: cognition is grounded in bodily experience

Because of this, the mind may “practice” without physical movement.

Practical uses

  • Sports performance: (golf, basketball, martial arts)
  • Rehabilitation after injury or stroke: CONSULT WITH A NEUROLOGIST
  • Skill acquisition: (learning fine motor control)
  • Reducing performance anxiety: by rehearsing calm, fluid movement

How to do it (simple protocol)

  1. Close your eyes and relax your body
  2. Bring attention to a specific movement (a swing, step, or gesture)
  3. Recreate the feeling:
    • Where is the tension?
    • How does the movement flow?
    • What’s the rhythm and timing?
  4. Keep it slow and vivid, quality over speed
  5. Repeat multiple times until it feels natural and automatic

Subtle but important detail

If the imagery becomes too visual or “observational,” you might lose effectiveness. The key could be staying inside the body, not watching from the outside.

Kinesthetic imagery could pair well with:

  • attentional guidance
  • post-hypnotic cues
  • automaticity training

It essentially lets you install movement patterns beneath conscious effort.

Shervan K Shahhian