Psychology
5 Ways to Keep Jealousy From Destroying Love
Relationship-threatening jealousy can happen for a variety of reasons. Insecurity is a major factor. Lifelong attachment issues can be another. For example, those who grew up with an insecure attachment to a primary caregiver that caused them to be highly anxious seek constant reassurance and closeness with a romantic partner, perhaps more closeness than is comfortable for the partner. There are…
Read MoreHow to perform well under pressure
‘Mental toughness’ is the wrong approach. It’s a popular coping style but it can backfire by causing you to see challenges as threats. Develop your ‘mental flexibility’ instead. This way, you’ll be better able to think on your feet and cope with the unexpected. Separate yourself from your thoughts. We all have difficult thoughts, but…
Read MoreStanford Neuroscientist: How to Train Your Self-Control So You Don’t Mess Up Your Life
Within a part of the brain called the basal ganglia we all have two important circuits, Huberman explains. One is the “go-function,” which, as the name implies, works to propel us into action. Whether you want to pick up a glass of water or train for a triathlon, you’ll need your go-function to start. But…
Read More24 cognitive biases that are warping your perception of reality
The human brain is wired in a way which makes objective thinking difficult. This makes us prone to bias. There are more than 180 cognitive biases which affect how we process information, 24 of which are explored in the infographic below. While there is no easy fix for overcoming these biases, we can increase our…
Read MoreThe Pink Elephant Paradox: how intrusive thoughts impact our emotions and decisions
Can you imagine a pink elephant? Is it big or small? Hot pink or pastel pink? Does it look happy, sad, tired, or excited? Give your pink elephant as much detail as you can. Now that you have got your pink elephant clear in your head, it is time to stop thinking about it. Think…
Read MoreLife may actually flash before your eyes on death – new study
A team of scientists set out to measure the brainwaves of an 87-year-old patient who had developed epilepsy. But during the neurological recording, he suffered a fatal heart attack – offering an unexpected recording of a dying brain. It revealed that in the 30 seconds before and after, the man’s brainwaves followed the same patterns…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Losing Friends Over Politics
Tips for communicating with friends who have different political beliefs. If you feel a friendship is otherwise solid, and you want to avoid breaking it up over political differences, here are some communication techniques you can try. Build a strong foundation: It can be tempting to launch into a political debate. Still, if your goal…
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