Do you remember where you were on 9/11? Of course you do. Well, research has used that very example to demonstrate how memories work and how they can deceive us (i.e. how your memories can change!) Researchers (1) asked people to recall their memories of the 9/11 events at regular …
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We all have things we’ve done that we wish we hadn’t. We all have things that were done to us that we wish hadn’t been done. Where we all differ is in how we manage our thoughts about these events. Some will just go about their normal life forgetting about …
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As you probably know by now, I’m into simplifying our lives so that we can enjoy life more for less, specifically so we can make space for the most important things in our lives. In fact, what I really believe we should give up is excess, to enjoy the things …
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Don’t worry, this bath won’t involve your taking your clothes off in the middle of the forest! Forest Bathing (or Shinrin-Yoku) is a fairly recent Japanese pastime being also discovered by the Western World. What Is Shinrin-Yoku? All it is, is walking amidst nature in order to benefit from all …
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Laughter is indeed one of the best medicines there is. It gives you a burst of energy. It makes you happy (through the release of endorphins). It is a stress reliever (by reducing the levels of cortisol – the stress hormone). It gives you a stronger immune system (by increasing …
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In today’s fast-paced demanding world, it’s almost impossible not to be stressed to some degree. The question is: how stressed are you and should you be doing something about it? Many people suffer a lot of stress before they admit to themselves they have a problem. Very often, their partner, …
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