Posts Tagged ‘psychology research’
Snap Decision? Use Feelings, Not Reason
“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson We are faced with a countless number of choices each day. We are often unaware that we are in fact making choices when we get into the habit of going through our regular daily routines. The truth is that each…
Read MoreAlcohol Weakens Your Brain’s “Alarm” to Making Mistakes
“First you take a drink , then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.” – Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald Have you ever seen an otherwise intelligent and comptent individual do embarrassing or stupid things while drinking? Most of us have either experienced or witnessed such an event, and it is almost not terribly…
Read MoreMindfulness Meditation Regulates Alpha Rhythms
“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” – Buddha The positive benefits of mindfulness meditation can be incredibly far reaching, affecting many areas of your life. Many people who regularly engage in a mindfulness practice…
Read MoreSelf-Affirmation Breaks the Cycle of Social Insecurity
“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. What if they are a little course, and you may get your coat soiled or torn? What if you do fail, and get fairly rolled up in the dirt once or twice. Up…
Read MoreSocial Connectedness Makes Our Hearts Beat Together
Is it any real surprise to learn that it is easier to empathize with people who are emotionally and socially close to you? A recent article posted on BPS Research Digest’s blog discussed a study by Cwir and colleagues (2011) which indicated that even the superficial sense of connectedness to another person was sufficient to…
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