Glossary
Glossary of terms
Clear explanations of the terms we use across our articles - psychology, finance, health, technology and self-development.
Glossary
- Artificial intelligence
- The ability of computer systems to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence - learning, reasoning, pattern recognition.
- Burnout
- A state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.
- Cognitive bias
- A systematic error in thinking that leads to inaccurate conclusions or suboptimal decisions.
- Compound interest
- Interest calculated on both the initial amount and the interest accumulated from previous periods.
- Diversification
- Spreading investments across different assets to reduce overall portfolio risk.
- Emergency fund
- Savings that cover several months of living expenses - used in case of income loss or unexpected costs.
- Emotional intelligence
- The ability to recognize, understand and manage your own emotions, and to understand the emotions of others.
- Mindfulness
- The practice of being fully present in the moment, without judgment or excessive reaction to thoughts and feelings.
- Procrastination
- Delaying important tasks, often in favor of less important but more enjoyable activities.
- Sleep hygiene
- A set of habits and conditions that promote quality, regular sleep - routine, environment, limiting screen time.