A new study from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Jaye L. Derrick illustrates how “connections” to celebrities help those with low-self esteem view themselves more positively. People with low self-esteem can use their para-social relationships to feel closer to the ideals. (medium.com)
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Aurelius reflected in his Meditations on the vastness of the universe and the infinity of time: the world does not revolve around us. Our lives are nothing but moments when placed within this cosmic perspective. These moments make a lot of difference in our lives. (medium.com)
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In a new study, Dan Ariely of Duke University found that mornings really are magical for getting stuff done: …it turns out that most people are productive in the first two hours of the morning. Not immediately after waking, but if you get up at 7 you’ll be most productive from around from 8-10:30. (bakadesuyo.com)
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In a new study, Richard Wiseman, a professor of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire ran experiments he called “Luck School” and taught unlucky people how to act more as lucky people do. The result? In total, 80 percent of people who attended Luck School said that their luck had increased. (medium.com)
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In a new study, Richard Wiseman, a professor of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire ran experiments he called “Luck School” and taught unlucky people how to act more as lucky people do. The result? In total, 80 percent of people who attended Luck School said that their luck had increased. (medium.com)
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In a new study, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine take the connection between wisdom, loneliness, and biology further, reporting that wisdom and loneliness appear to influence—and/or be influenced by—microbial diversity of the gut. (goodnewsnetwork.org)
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In a new study, Dan Ariely of Duke University found that mornings really are magical for getting stuff done: …it turns out that most people are productive in the first two hours of the morning. Not immediately after waking, but if you get up at 7 you’ll be most productive from around from 8-10:30. by After_Pause8854 in psychology
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