They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression and psychology backs that up. The first time you stepped on a new vessel and met your Chief Officer? That instant judgment, without a word spoken, was your first impression at work. First Impression is...

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What Is Attachment Theory? Attachment Theory is a psychological concept that explains how the bonds we form with our primary caregivers during childhood shape the way we build and maintain relationships throughout our lives. Introduced by John Bowlby and later...

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Do you ever find it hard to communicate your thoughts clearly or even harder, to feel truly understood? If so, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t just the words you say; it’s how you communicate. Many of us assume that talking is the same as communicating, but that’s...

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What is Behaviorism? Behaviorism is like a way of thinking about why we act the way we do. It’s a belief that our actions are shaped by things around us — basically, by what happens to us in our environment. Instead of focusing on feelings or thoughts,...

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Out at sea, every crew is a mix of personalities. Some people stay cool under pressure, others get fired up. Some are natural leaders; others prefer to keep their heads down and follow orders. You’ve probably wondered more than once: Why are people so different? Is it...

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Have you ever had a gut feeling that something was going to happen — and then it did? Or maybe you’ve found yourself in a loop where the more you feared failure, the more it somehow kept showing up? What if I told you that these patterns aren’t just coincidences, but...

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