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The 5-Minute Habit (Based on Neuroscience) That Will Change Your Life
Motivation & Accountability / by globalBraid3744
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 May 10th, 2023
...See more Photo Credit [https://www.goalsontrack.com/blog/2023/05/05/the-5-minute-habit-based-on-neuroscience-that-will-change-your-life/] This article [https://www.goalsontrack.com/blog/2023/05/05/the-5-minute-habit-based-on-neuroscience-that-will-change-your-life/] discusses the importance of taking breaks and naps during the workday to enhance productivity, creativity, and overall success. The idea of "hustling at any cost" is flawed and can lead to stress, exhaustion, and burnout. Taking intentional periods of rest actually boosts energy, intuition, executive function, and memory. Napping has been shown to enhance alertness and attention even better than caffeine. Three faux nap ideas are presented for those who don't have time for an actual nap. Closing your eyes, daydreaming, and breathing all promote relaxation and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to increased creativity and productivity. These techniques tap into subconscious processes that supercharge our problem-solving abilities. Rather than celebrate busyness, we should prioritize self-care and give ourselves the space to relax so that we can achieve a level of success that hustle culture just can't match. Prioritizing self-care is key to achieving a level of success that hustle culture cannot match. #productivity #selfcare #success #breaks #napping #creativity 💬 What are some specific practices you can incorporate into your workday to promote relaxation and creativity? Did you like this topic? Then you might also enjoy reading the post "When You Can’t Relax: 7 Tips to Try [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/WhenYouCantRelax7TipstoTry_283633/]"
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Why looking at awe-inspiring art could lead to a happier, healthier life
Positivity & Gratitude / by globalBraid3744
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 May 26th, 2023
...See more Photo credit [https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-sitting-in-art-gallery-sketching-15086260/] Experiencing awe-inspiring moments through music, nature, or the arts can lead to a happier and healthier life, according to research by Dr. Dacher Keltner and his book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life." The power of awe is that it inspires people to see beyond their own desires, promoting collaboration with others and healthy social networks that benefit overall happiness and health. Awe also has physical benefits through reducing inflammation in the body and calming the sympathetic nervous system, which is activated when people are under stress. However, Keltner notes that finding art that elicits awe can be complex since it involves something beyond just beauty, which is often familiar. Awe comes from encountering something vast or outside our frame of reference that initiates contemplation and imagination. Therefore, it is vital to differentiate stimuli that inspire just beauty from those that evoke awe. Seeking out awe-inspiring moments in everyday life is essential and can be done by taking note of various stimuli, analyzing how they make people feel, and looking for things that challenge scale both small and vast. Take away message: Awe can increase positive social behavior, creativity, curiosity, and civic engagement while reducing stress, anxiety, and inflammation in the body. Read the whole article here [https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/awe-wonder-art/index.html] #arttherapy #mentalhealth #mindbodyspirit đź’¬ How might you incorporate more awe-inspiring experiences into your daily life? Did you like this topic? Then you might also enjoy reading the post "What is art therapy [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/VeryWellWhatIsArtTherapy_279246/]"
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Brain scans hint that lonely individuals process the world differently
Relationship Stress / by globalBraid3744
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 May 26th, 2023
...See more Photo credit [https://www.pexels.com/photo/back-view-of-a-person-walking-on-a-forest-path-397096/] Lonely individuals respond in different ways to video stimuli, according to a recent study by the University of Southern California-Dornsife. Recorded and classified by functional magnetic resonance imaging scans, those who scored higher in loneliness were found to have different brain imaging results compared to those who were less lonely. The researchers have suggested that these findings could indicate that being surrounded by predominantly dissimilar people could be a risk factor for loneliness. The research is consistent with a study published in 2020 by McGill University, which used the UK’s Biobank to research 40,000 people. It found that differences existed in the brains of lonely individuals in areas responsible for memories, social cognition, and imagination. The current research is lacking an answer to whether the specific brain processing seen in those who experience loneliness is a cause or a result of their disconnection. Recent surveys have reported high levels of loneliness among Americans, sparking concerns about a potential "loneliness epidemic" that could pose a danger to health. Social media has been pointed to as a factor, as experts suggest that regular exposure to carefully curated social media posts can intensify feelings of isolation and loneliness. What did I learn: * Lonely individuals process visual stimuli in unique ways, which may contribute to or exacerbate feelings of loneliness. * Lonely people have dissimilar neural responses to non-lonely people when viewing video content. Differences in brain responses between lonely and non-lonely people may be due to differences in preferences, expectations, and memories. Read the whole article at Big Think [https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/lonely-brains/] #loneliness #mentalhealth #brainprocessing #videostimuli #neuralresponses 💬 What are some factors that contribute to feelings of loneliness? Did you like this topic? Then you might also enjoy reading the post "Loneliness associated with unhealthful diets and physical inactivity among US college students [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/ScienceDailyLonelinessassociatedwithunhealthfuldietsandphysicalinactivityamongUScollegestudents_296444/]"
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Find Your Power When Facing Problems at Work
Work & Career / by globalBraid3744
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 May 26th, 2023
...See more Photo Credit [https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-a-sign-and-eyeglasses-on-table-1485657/] “In any situation, there are factors beyond our control. And in any situation, there are factors within our control: our own thoughts, words, and actions. Almost anyone can focus on those external or internal factors. If you focus your attention and energy on factors outside your control, you will render yourself “powerless” by definition. However, the flip side is also true – if you focus your attention and energy on factors within your control, you will maximize your power. In any situation, no matter how little is within your control, the way to make yourself more powerful is to focus like a laser beam on whatever thoughts, words, and actions you can take—your choices and the effects you can cause. Sometimes it is a very small amount of power, but more power is better than less power. The response power mantra is a series of questions designed to bring the mental focus back onto what you can control in any given situation. Make a list of problems or obstacles that get in your way at work. Now take those items on your list, one by one, and practice applying the response power mantra: What’s outside my control? What’s inside my control (my own thoughts, words, actions)? What are my options? What are my next steps? Sometimes, the only thing we have power over is our own emotional response to a situation. That may mean doing the best we can with what we have, seeking out help along the way, and regularly checking in with ourselves to ensure we’re getting the mental, emotional, and spiritual support we need.” Read the whole article at Psychology Today [https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/navigating-the-new-workplace/202304/find-your-power-when-facing-problems-at-work] #workproblems #responsepower #personalcontrol #selfimprovement #mindset 💬 How might our personal mindset and attitude influence our ability to handle challenges at work? Did you like this topic? Then you might also enjoy reading the post "3 Ways to Feel More Prepared to Start Your Workday and Evade Burnout [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/3WaystoFeelMorePreparedtoStartYourWorkdayandEvadeBurnout_296195/]"
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The Art of Mental Travel
General Support / by globalBraid3744
Last post
 April 26th, 2023
...See more “Meditation and guided audio or visual meditation differ in their intention, features, and outcomes. The original purpose of meditation was to engage inner spaces in mental travel to discover the unchanging nature of pure consciousness, and it aims to connect with higher consciousness rather than just provide relaxation. In contrast, guided meditations engage the senses and offer relaxation and timed interventions, which is quite different from meditation's intention. Traditional meditation involves perceptual decoupling, a single point of focus, and agency in the experience. In contrast, guided meditations offer multiple points of focus. Mental travel can take many forms, such as imagining oneself in a peaceful location or remembering a pleasant memory. When we examine this more closely, we can see that an experience that intends to relax people, engage their senses, and offer timed interventions and guidance, with storytelling that has multiple points of focus, is quite different from one that intends to have people connect with their higher levels of consciousness, detach from their senses, lose a sense of time, be self-guided, and have one point of focus.”Both mental travel and meditation can be useful tools for self-care and mental well-being and knowing the differences can help you choose one that better fits your needs. Read the whole article at Psychology Today [https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/debunking-myths-of-the-mind/202304/the-art-of-mental-travel] #mentaltravel #meditation #mentalwellness #selfcare 💬 Have you ever found mental travel or meditation to be a helpful tool for managing stress or negative emotions? Which one do you prefer? What are some of the benefits it gives you? Did you like this topic? Then you might also enjoy reading the post "Travel therapy: Could holidays help mental health and wellbeing? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/ScienceDailyTraveltherapyCouldholidayshelpmentalhealthandwellbeing_280316/]"
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How to Sit in Your Feelings
General Support / by globalBraid3744
Last post
 May 6th, 2023
...See more “Emotion work begins with adopting the mindset that at any given moment, we experience a feeling or set of feelings. Feelings are temporary and will pass to give way to other feelings. To process emotions means to practice mindfulness and work through any defenses that usually get in the way of experiencing them fully, making meaning, and deciding how to be guided by them. * Label the emotion. If you are struggling with finding the language, you can use an emotion wheel to help. Labeling the emotion helps alleviate some of the power and discomfort the feeling was originally associated with. Attaching a descriptor to something intangible makes it more real, with just enough distance to start to observe it. * Locate the emotion. Focusing on the physicality of emotion also makes it increasingly observable. Recognizing the physical sensation an emotion brings also establishes a connection between your mind and body. It allows you to witness firsthand the impact working through emotions can have in providing physical relief. Emotion work like this has the capacity to improve the self-awareness of both your emotional and physical experiences. * Ask nonjudgmental questions to understand the emotion. By asking more inviting questions about emotion, we can start to understand its purpose. Here are some compassionate questions that start to encourage a positive relationship with emotions and help attend to their function: How intense is this feeling on a scale of 1-10? Was this a gradual or sudden onset? Is it familiar? What is this in reaction to? How can I make sense of it? What could it be trying to tell me? * Decide whether to act from the emotion or let it go. Emotions can be used to intentionally guide behavior or allowed to pass for the next emotion on the wave to take the lead. After an emotion has been labeled, recognized in your body, and understood without criticism, you have the agency to decide if you are motivated to act. Embracing emotional experiences and using them to navigate our world adds depth and dimension to understanding ourselves and others. Observing them closely and inviting them to guide our thinking and action can be incredibly empowering.” Read the whole article at Psychology Today [https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/on-the-inside-looking-out/202304/how-to-sit-in-your-feelings] #emotions #emotionalintelligence #selfawareness #mentalhealth #mindfulness 💬 Why do you think it's important to cultivate emotional intelligence and self-awareness? Did you like this topic? Then you might also enjoy reading the post "Manage Negative Emotions Using Written Emotional Disclosure [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/ManageNegativeEmotionsUsingWrittenEmotionalDisclosure_273276/]"
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The Effect of Urgency on Anxiety
General Support / by globalBraid3744
Last post
 April 26th, 2023
...See more “There is a positive feedback loop between the feeling of urgency and anxiety. A sense of urgency increases anxiety. At the same time, anxiety will you that everything is urgent. One problem is that many matters are deemed urgent when they are not. Technological advancements, such as email and smartphones, have accelerated life and obliterated boundaries. As a result, people have grown impatient and are unwilling to wait for even the most trivial matters. Another problem is the apparent friction between matters of urgency and importance. Even though some tasks are not urgent, they are important. Healthy habits such as preparing nutritious meals, exercising, and spending time with loved ones are not necessarily urgent. It is not the end of the world if, for one day, you skip a workout, grab a burger from a drive-thru or skip a family gathering. However, over a period of time, not tending to your health or loved ones will come at a great cost. Distinguishing between matters of urgency and importance is an essential skill for managing anxiety and being productive. Here are some tips to help. * Plan Ahead. Spend a few minutes to plan for the day ahead. This will help you be more intentional. Your To-Do List may contain a dozen tasks, but you can realistically complete only a few. Prioritize tasks based on their level of importance. * Press Pause. Our hectic life taught us to be impatient and expect your immediate response. Give yourself permission to press pause before responding. People can learn to wait. You will be amazed at how often tasks are magically completed when people have to come up with solutions of their own. * Designate Time. Being intentional with your time can help you have a greater sense of control over your day. In your calendar, reserve time for different responsibilities and communicate your availability. * Prioritize Yourself. Self-care sounds simple but is hard to implement. Prioritize yourself by allocating uninterrupted time for activities that promote your physical and mental health. * Have Realistic Expectations.The truth is that your To-Do List will never be complete. There are not enough hours in the day. Something will unexpectedly make its way on your list. Remember to be fair to yourself by having realistic expectations of yourself. There is no shame if you can’t complete everything. Giving yourself some grace can be an antidote to anxiety.” Read the whole article at Psychology Today [https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/anxiety-in-high-achievers/202304/the-effect-of-urgency-on-anxiety] #Emotions #Urgency #Coping #Anxiety 💬 What are your thoughts on this article? Did you like this topic? Then you might also enjoy reading the post "The Power of Social Touch: How a Loving Caress Really Can Ease Anxiety [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/ArticlesandQuotes_2369/ThePowerofSocialTouchHowaLovingCaressReallyCanEaseAnxiety_297945/]"
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Commonly Felt Emotions and What They Mean
General Support / by globalBraid3744
Last post
 May 26th, 2023
...See more “Nowadays there is a widespread lack of tolerance for feelings. We often have a negative relationship with feelings of all kinds and might view emotions as a sign of weakness. You may hide yours from yourself and others, even the people you care about the most. However, emotions are messages from our bodies and are necessary for survival. They tell us when we are in danger, when to run, when to fight, and what is worth fighting for. Emotions are our body’s way of communicating with us and pushing us to do things. Along with their messages, many emotions also deliver the energy, motivation, and drive to take action. Below are some examples of the message and purpose of some of the most common emotions: * Fulfillment: Informs you to seek more of whatever caused this feeling * Sadness: Tells you that you are losing something important * Anxiety: Energizes you to prepare, manage, or handle something * Frustration: Tells you to try something different * Unfulfilled: Pushes you to do something that matters to you * Ambivalent: Lets you know that you need to resolve something * Weary: Pulls you toward improving your self-care For every emotion, there is a purpose. Emotions are incredibly useful tools to help us adapt, survive and thrive. People who were emotionally neglected were trained to try to erase, deny, wall off, and, in some cases, be ashamed of this invaluable built-in feedback system. Walling off this vital source of information can cause you to lead a less authentic life, making choices that aren’t right for yourself. It also makes it harder to experience life to its fullest and to reach your true potential.” Read the whole article at Psychology Today [https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/childhood-emotional-neglect/202303/35-commonly-felt-emotions-and-what-they-mean] #Emotions #Feelings #Coping #Feedback 💬 What are your thoughts on this article? Have you ever benefited from an emotion that we usually label as negative? Did you like this topic? Then you might also enjoy reading the post "Negative Emotions Are Best Friends [https://www.7cups.com/forum/GeneralSupport_28/ManagingEmotions_1601/NegativeEmotionsAreBestFriends_298207/]"
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