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3 Reasons Why Character and Intelligence are Way More Important than Looks…with an Additional section for Men wanting to improve their confidence meeting women — Paul F.J. Aranas Ph.D
I think most people want an initial physical attraction when dating someone, but here are three reasons why character and intelligence are more important than looks. Looks fade. Look at that beautiful 25 year old girl…wait 10 years and two or three kids later….a lot different looking…then take another look 5 years after that. Most […] … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Character and Intelligence are Way More Important than Looks…with an Additional section for Men wanting to improve their confidence meeting women — Paul F.J. Aranas Ph.D
Is There a Difference Between Disruptive Behavior Disorders and ADHD – Amanda Morin
You may have heard people use phrases like “out of control” or “wild” to describe kids who have a hard time controlling their emotions and impulsive behavior. If they’re talking about your child, you might wonder if your child has a disruptive behavior disorder or ADHD. You might even think disruptive behavior disorders and ADHD … Continue reading Is There a Difference Between Disruptive Behavior Disorders and ADHD – Amanda Morin
What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Compassion – Carolyn Gregoire
Mounting evidence of the impact of contemplative practices like meditation (which we now know can, quite literally, rewire the brain) are finally bringing modern science up to speed with ancient wisdom. Mindfulness and compassion -- the practices of cultivating a focused awareness on the present moment, and extending a loving awareness to others -- are part … Continue reading What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Compassion – Carolyn Gregoire
Can’t Stop Worrying? Try Tetris To Ease Your Mind – Maanvi Singh
If you've ever played Tetris whether it was at an old-school Gameboy, or just on your iPhone then you know: It's 8-bit enchantment. "Years of my life were lost disappearing into a game of Tetris on my Nintendo system," says Kate Sweeny, a psychologist at the University of California, Riverside. But maybe the hours she … Continue reading Can’t Stop Worrying? Try Tetris To Ease Your Mind – Maanvi Singh
How Can You Uncover Your Best Self? Start By Judging Other People Really – Todd Rose & Ogi Ogas
Uncovering your micro-motives — that collection of super-specialized things that make your particular heart sing — are key to finding fulfillment and success at work, say social scientists Todd Rose and Ogi Ogas. And there’s a fun way to identify them: observing how you judge others. Social scientists Todd Rose and Ogi Ogas (of the … Continue reading How Can You Uncover Your Best Self? Start By Judging Other People Really – Todd Rose & Ogi Ogas
Active Listening The Key to Communicating With Others – Give It A Spin
Active listening is a skill that can be acquired and developed through practice. However, it can be difficult to master, because you have to be patient and take time to develop it properly. Active listening refers, as its name suggests, to listening actively and with full awareness. Therefore, active listening is not to hear the … Continue reading Active Listening The Key to Communicating With Others – Give It A Spin
Empathy Technologies Like VR, AR & Social Media Can Transform Education – Jennifer Carolan
In The Better Angels of Our Nature, Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker makes the case for reading as a “technology for perspective-taking” that has the capacity to not only evoke people’s empathy but also expand it. “The power of literacy,” as he argues “get[s] people in the habit of straying from their parochial vantage points” while … Continue reading Empathy Technologies Like VR, AR & Social Media Can Transform Education – Jennifer Carolan
When You Are Unhappy In a Relationship, Why Do You Stay? The Answer May Surprise You – Samantha Joel
Why do people stay in unsatisfying romantic relationships? A new study suggests it may be because they view leaving as bad for their partner. The study, being published in the November 2018 issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, explored the possibility that people deciding whether to end a relationship consider not only … Continue reading When You Are Unhappy In a Relationship, Why Do You Stay? The Answer May Surprise You – Samantha Joel
What Stress, Change, And Isolation Do To Your Brain – Christine Comaford
Change happens. Adversity happens. Conflict happens. Then your brain and body tries to cope with it. Your brain releases stress hormones, like cortisol, which then fire up excessive cell-signaling cytokines which alter your physiology. Suddenly your ability to regulate your behavior and emotions is compromised. Your ability to pay attention is compromised, your memory, learning, peace, happiness are all compromised. Why? Because all that change has caused your system to be overloaded with stress....... Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2018/10/20/what-stress-change-and-isolation-do-to-your-brain/#2f51c4481940 Your kindly Donations would be … Continue reading What Stress, Change, And Isolation Do To Your Brain – Christine Comaford