(Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D.) Somewhere in the world people are experiencing traumatic events every day. Communities fall apart due to tornadoes, floods, fires, and war — cataclysmic events that cause multiple losses for everyone in their path. Homes and possessions are lost; individuals suffer injuries; friends and family disappear or die.
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The Psychology of Confirmation Bias — Discernment Fails
(John M. Grohol, Psy.D.) People seem to stubbornly cling to their preexisting beliefs, even when provided evidence to the contrary. In psychology, researchers have a name for this stubbornness — confirmation bias. It’s one of the most common of biases humans hold in their mind, called cognitive biases.
Feeling Disappointed? These 4 Truths Will Help You Move Forward
(Michael Bianco-Splann) No one is free from the trials and tribulations of living on planet Earth. The unfortunate truth is that a large percentage of the planet’s more than 7 billion inhabitants are, at this moment, hungry and suffering.
Study: The Use of Jargon Kills People’s Interest in Science, Politics
(Science Daily) When scientists and others use their specialized jargon terms while communicating with the general public, the effects are much worse than just making what they’re saying hard to understand.
Lack of Sleep and its Consequences
(Exploring Your Mind) Lack of sleep is tied to cognitive, emotional, and physical problems. Thus, sleeping as much as you need should be a priority for the sake of your well-being.
The Harmonics of Spirit and the Mental Reality
(Mickey Megistus) This article can be seen as an extension to my previous work, The Holy Septenate. In this article, I will explore certain subjects I had only touched on briefly. First, I would like to set the stage with a video and some profound quotes.
The Bad Habit of Thinking Badly of Others — Hating Today, Consumes the Joy of the Future
(Justin Deschamps) What’s wrong with a little venting? Discharging toxic emotional energy is extremely important, which helps us avoid trauma, feel joy, and forgive others to maintain healthy relationships. But if the button for negativity isn’t reprogrammed, an endless stream of emotional toxicity can be a part of daily life. In such situations, when we haven’t learned to transcend (which is a skill all to often overlooked in education) we’ll think badly of others. This has a terrible price, it makes the “hate” button or triggers bigger, and it bleeds over to other places. Before you know it, all that’s left is bitterness and an endless stream of excuses for why you’re justified in thinking badly of others. But with a little courage, all this can change in the twinkling of an eye.
Engrams Emerging as the Basic Unit of Memory
(Neuroscience) Though scientist Richard Semon introduced the concept of the “engram” 115 years ago to posit a neural basis for memory, direct evidence for engrams has only begun to accumulate recently as sophisticated technologies and methods have become available.
How Does Your Body Respond to Feelings of Moral Outrage? Depends on Your Politics
(Neuroscience News) Study reveals liberals and conservatives feel certain violations of moral concerns, such as loyalty and purity, in different areas of their bodies. Related Somatic Therapy: Releasing Trapped Emotions Source – Neuroscience News by Staff Writer, January 18th 2020 When you see someone being unfair, disloyal or uncaring toward others, do you feel a […]
Kids Three Times as Likely to Eat Healthy After Watching Cooking Shows with Healthy Food
(Neuroscience News) Children aged between 10-12 were almost three times as likely to make healthier eating decisions after watching cooking shows that featured healthy foods. Related Parents Beware: Food Causes Nutrition Deficiency: Soda and Fast Food Cripple Brain Development, According to New Study Source – Neuroscience News by Staff Writer, January 3rd 2020 Television programs […]
Learning While You Sleep: Smell a Rose to Unlock This Power
(Neuroscience News) Effortless learning during sleep is the dream of many people. The supportive effect of smells on learning success when presented both during learning and sleep was first proven in an extensive sleep laboratory study. Related 75% Of Children Who Received Vaccines In Mexican Town Now Dead Or Hospitalized Source – Neuroscience News by Staff […]
Validating Emotions: What Does it Mean? | Psychology
(Exploring Your Mind) Validating emotions is often the starting point when you set out to help someone. In fact, it’s one of the main ingredients for this help to be effective.
Social Needs: Achievement, Power, and Association | Psychology
(Exploring Your Mind) Many times, you might ask yourself what motivates a certain person’s behavior. With this question in mind, Murray and McClelland discovered that humans have to meet a certain series of needs.
Assertive Techniques for Conflict Resolution | Psychology
(Exploring Your Mind) Being assertive in your interactions with others can help you avoid conflict while protecting your interests and others’ rights.
Going to Bed Angry or Worried is a Bad Habit | Psychology
(Exploring Your Mind) Going to bed angry or worried not only leads to tiredness. In addition, the continued weight of these negative emotions often leaves a dent in your brain and doesn’t allow you to think clearly.