8 Powerful Things That Will Inspire You To A Better Life
ght ways to inspire yourself to get to the next level in life, with links to the research behind them: To have meaning in your life you need a story. You need to reflect on how things could have been and why they turned out the way they did. Seeing that things had a direction and a purpose provides meaning. Can't figure out what your long term goals are? Imagine your funeral. To make radical changes in your life you…
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Does pride make us selfish?
. Via The Science of Sin: The Psychology of the Seven Deadlies (and Why They Are So Good For You): If the proud are the selfish, conceited, arrogant jerks that some believe them to be, then we would expect pride to be linked with lower volunteerism rates. In fact, the exact opposite was the case: The more pride people took in the work they did for their communities, the more hours of volunteer work they reported doing. Impressively, this was…
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10 Secrets You Need To Know About Sexual Satisfaction, Backed By Research
re's a list of scientific factors associated with sexual satisfaction. Birth control pills make women more likely to pick men who satisfy them less sexually but make them more satisfied with their relationships. What women look for in one night stands and long term relationships is very different. Age difference has a big effect on how sexually satisfied husbands and wives are. Here's a list of what keeps men and women sexually satisfied over time. Here's one you probably knew…
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How To Increase Willpower: 10 Secrets From Research
me insights about willpower from research, with links to the studies: Practicing a little willpower every day increases self-control over time. For immediate results: tighten your muscles, sit up straight or cross your arms. Or just think about money. Get enough sleep and don't miss meals. More shut-eye will stop you from wasting time on the internet. Skipping breakfast can lead to murder. Context is key. Those around you exert more influence on your behavior than you think. Don't get cocky. Thinking…
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5 Things You Need To Know About Habits
tips with links to the research that backs them up: You spend 40% of every day on autopilot, just performing habits. The secret to breaking bad habits is to not try to eliminate them but to replace them. You can resist bad habits by avoiding the triggers that make you want to do them. Context is key. The key to new good habits is to do the minimum and be consistent. To make good habits stick, create "if-then" plans…
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How To Relieve Pain Using Psychology: 10 Tips From Research
me insights on how to relieve pain using psychology, with links to the studies: Clutch some money. Don't curl up in a ball. Sit up straight. Swear. Laugh. Listen to good music. Have a healthy relationship. Look at your body. Don't close your eyes when you get that injection. Look at a photo of a loved one. Better yet, get a massage from a loved one. Try being nice, overall. Pain hurts more if the person hurting you means it and doctors…
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Why do we feel so good after a shower?
re, there are plenty of physical reasons. The warm water is nice, it relaxes our muscles, etc. What's more interesting is the psychological effects washing can have on us: Baths in warm water can make you feel less lonely. Studies have shown we have trouble distinguishing physical warmth from emotional warmth. Many believe you can literally wash away bad luck. Given an opportunity to wash their hands, people were more likely to re-engage in risky behavior they had previously failed…
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How To Feel Better About Your Body, Backed By Research
ercise. I know what you're thinking: I knew that answer. Here's the interesting part: exercise improved people's feelings about their body even if they didn't lose weight or achieve noticeable improvements. They just felt better about it: Body weight, shape and body image were assessed in 16 males and 18 females before and after both 6 × 40 mins exercise and 6 × 40 mins reading. Over both conditions, body weight and shape did not change. Various aspects of body…
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