(Neuroscience News) Fear, anger, sadness – while it is often assumed these emotion concepts are the same the world over, new research suggests there is greater cross-cultural variation in “how people think about emotions than is widely assumed”, contributor Dr Joseph Watts says.
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Q Anon: Deep State MSM in Chaos — What Happens Next Will Change Everything
(Conscious Optimist) … in case you haven’t figured out the plot of the movie yet, hypnosis is at the heart of what’s happening in the battle for freedom. The deep state uses it to create chaos. But, as I’ve shown in this series, the good guys are also using it to reverse the damage, and restore prosperity. And what’s coming next will blow your mind!
If Fear Can Be Learned, Can It Be Unlearned?
(Edie Weinstein) Today, while sitting in a service at an interfaith community which I have been attending since 2001, I heard a message that seemed custom made for me. Randi Suskin, who is a life coach was the speaker, spoke about Living A Guided Life. I have long believed that the path on which we tread is strewn with markers and roadway signs that tell us, “go this way, avoid that way,” sometimes providing unexpected twists and turns that flabbergast us and have us scratching our heads, asking, “Who thought this one up?” What I have come to learn was that I do and so do you.
What’s the Mere Exposure Effect?
(Exploring Your Mind) The simple act of repeatedly exposing oneself to a certain stimulus makes it a whole lot more enjoyable. This is what the unique mere-exposure effect is about.
What Other People Think About Us: Trash Talk Hurts, Even When It Comes from a Robot
(Justin Deschamps) “I don’t care what they think, so it doesn’t bother me.” How often have you used that to dismiss something someone thinks or says about you? We’ve all done it before. We’d like to think we can ignore the opinions of others, because, let’s face it, people aren’t always nice or respectful. But can we really ignore this? A recent study suggests we’re hardwired to care about what other people think of us, so much so, even when we know a robot is slinging the insults, it still affects us.
Forgetting Some Dreams – Why Does It Happen?
(Exploring Your Mind) Humans are prone to forgetting some dreams while remembering others and this happens shortly after you wake up. The sensations you felt and the loose imagery soon fades away too. Why does it happen? Why doesn’t your brain allow you to remember your dream universe?
Students Do Better in School When They Can Understand, Manage Emotions
(Science Daily) Students who are better able to understand and manage their emotions effectively, a skill known as emotional intelligence, do better at school than their less skilled peers, as measured by grades and standardized test scores, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Curious People Are Powerful People — Tap into Joy by Feeding Your Curiosities
(Justin Deschamps) Pleasure and joy, even bliss, is a whole-brain activity. Stimulation is the gateway to fulfillment, meaning, adventure, and positive emotion. In the modern world, stress limits joy because it causes hyper-focus. When you’re focused on a task for work, school, home, or life in general, unless you feel joy, inspiration, and playfulness during the process, you’ll lose sensitivity. Why? Because if we contextualize a goal as stressful, then our brain naturally withdraws from everything else. If you move from one state of focused-work to another, never taking a mindfulness break, the brain doesn’t have a chance to open up again, which you need to do or you’ll feel numb, bored, and unsettled.
Conscious Visual Perception Occurs Outside the Visual System
(Science Daily) A Dartmouth study finds that the conscious perception of visual location occurs in the frontal lobes of the brain, rather than in the visual system in the back of the brain. The findings are published in Current Biology.
The Empathy Option: The Science of How and Why We Choose to Be Empathetic
(Neuroscience News) You’re flipping through the television channels when you hear the familiar beginning strains of a Sarah McLachlan song. You hastily click to the next channel, before the haunting images of homeless animals appear.
The Role of Mindfulness in Alleviating the Opioid Addiction Crisis
(Nikki Harper) Here at WuW, we’ve reported on the opioid addiction crisis several times. The statistics make for grim reading indeed, with more than 130 people in the US dying every day as a result of opioid addiction, including the misuse of prescription painkillers [1]. However, with over 20% of the US population experiencing chronic pain [2] and with opioid painkillers frequently being prescribed to this demographic, the crisis shows little sign of abating.
Persuasive Communication: The Power of Intent
(Exploring Your Mind) You must save your energy when it comes to dealing with difficult people. This implies not having a breakdown, maintaining your good self-esteem, and controlling your emotions so you don’t become overcome by anger or frustration.
Difficult People and the Art of Not Losing Yourself
(Exploring Your Mind) You must save your energy when it comes to dealing with difficult people. This implies not having a breakdown, maintaining your good self-esteem, and controlling your emotions so you don’t become overcome by anger or frustration.
Negative Thinking Can Be An Addiction – Here’s How How You Can Break The Cycle
(Alanna Ketler) We all think negative thoughts on a regular basis as our minds are wired to do so. This is a habit that we can gain control over, the first step is awareness. Negative thoughts tend to repeat themselves over and over. The first step to overcoming this addictive behavior is to become aware of these thought patterns.
Understanding Antidepressants and Why They Are Dangerous — Wisdom as the Ultimate Emotional Regulator
(Justin Deschamps) In the modern age, mood issues, emotional upset, depression, boredom, and so on are all too common. Can modern-day drugs really help? The answer will likely resonate with what you’ve always believed deep down.