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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow Selective Visual Attention WorksHow Selective Auditory Attention WorksExamples of Selective AttentionTheories of Selective AttentionFactors That Influence Selective Attention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How Selective Visual Attention Works How Selective Auditory Attention Works Examples of Selective Attention Theories of Selective Attention Factors That Influence Selective Attention Close Selective attention is the process offocusingon a particular object in the environment for a certain period of time....

In many ways, tying gratitude to the holiday season is a lot like tying self-improvement to New Year’s. It puts an artificial deadline on something that we should try to benefit from on a daily basis. As with New Year’s resolutions, there are lots of ideas out there about the “right” way to go about gratitude, and there is no shortage of places within the wellness marketplace where you could spend money in order to help you get better at feeling grateful....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects of Cold Temperatures on Mental HealthHow Do Nordic Countries Combat SAD?Effects of Warm Temperatures on Mental HealthImpact of Extreme Weather EventsHow to Cope With Weather and Climate Change Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects of Cold Temperatures on Mental Health How Do Nordic Countries Combat SAD? Effects of Warm Temperatures on Mental Health Impact of Extreme Weather Events How to Cope With Weather and Climate Change...

Close The desire forloveis universal. It’s rare to encounter a human being who has never yearned for true love, but what does the term even mean? We associate “true love” with fairytales and Disney, or with extravagant weddings and romantic films about couples overcoming adversity together and building a beautiful life together. The concept of true love is even puzzling to researchers, with academic literature indicating love is an experience that boils down to a collection of emotions that further our ability to survive....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsShort-Term Effects of Witnessing Domestic Violence as a ChildLong-Term ConsequencesProtecting Children from Domestic Abuse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Short-Term Effects of Witnessing Domestic Violence as a Child Long-Term Consequences Protecting Children from Domestic Abuse Close Forvictims of domestic violence—the physical attacks, emotional maltreatment, and other abuse endured are certain to take a toll on well-being. However, while the horrors of abuse are apparent in primary victims—children who witness the abuse of their mothers, fathers, or other family members, are impacted....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBuild Your Support SystemFind Balance and Learn to Say NoNurture Your BodyGet Enough SleepStay in Touch With Your FeelingsChange Your Self TalkFind Time for YourselfSafeguard Your Sex LifeAvoid Unhealthy Coping Habits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Build Your Support System Find Balance and Learn to Say No Nurture Your Body Get Enough Sleep Stay in Touch With Your Feelings Change Your Self Talk...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat’s Your Love Language?What Are Words of Affirmation?ExamplesBenefitsHow to Ask for MoreTips for Using Words of AffirmationHow to Make It a HabitWhat to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What’s Your Love Language? What Are Words of Affirmation? Examples Benefits How to Ask for More Tips for Using Words of Affirmation How to Make It a Habit What to Avoid Close...

Close Yoga has long been known as agreat antidote to stress. The ancient practice combines modern stress-reducing techniques like moving your body, learning to control your breath, and clearing your mind. Establishing a consistent yoga routine is the best way to experience the difference yoga can make. It can be helpful to start with a simplestress management yoga routineintended for beginners who think they don’t have time for yoga. Keep reading to learn more about how different aspects of yoga can help you relax and decompress....

Close Whenever we find ourselves in circumstances where we feel left out, excluded, or like we just don’t belong, it’s psychosocial stress. This type of stress has affected all of us at one point or another and it can have a significant toll on our mental health. There are lots of situations that can trigger this type of stress and it’s usually connected to our hard-wired need to feel connected to the people in our lives and our community....

Close Something many don’t realize about meditation is that it comes in a plethora of forms. Sure, there’s the traditional practice of sitting cross-legged with your eyes closed and hands in prana mudra form, but that’s just the tip of the meditation iceberg! From loving-kindness meditation to sound baths, smartphone apps like theBreethe App, and even walking meditations, each type has its own spin to calming andfocusing your mind, reducing stress, and enhancing your well-being....

Close Key TakeawaysTeens and young adults are facing increased stress when it comes to entering the workforceThe COVID-19 pandemic has removed some options for entry-level jobs while increasing virtual availabilityTools like self-care and self-soothing can mitigate stress-related job hunting anxiety Key Takeaways Teens and young adults are facing increased stress when it comes to entering the workforceThe COVID-19 pandemic has removed some options for entry-level jobs while increasing virtual availabilityTools like self-care and self-soothing can mitigate stress-related job hunting anxiety...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of Youngest ChildPsychological Impact on Youngest ChildrenRelationship with Siblings and Family DynamicsCoping Strategies for Youngest Children and Parents Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of Youngest Child Psychological Impact on Youngest Children Relationship with Siblings and Family Dynamics Coping Strategies for Youngest Children and Parents Close When scientists look atpersonalityin adulthood, Julia Rohrer,personality psychologist at Leipzig University, says that they mostly find no systematic differences between firstborns, middle children, and lastborn children with respect to major dimensions of personality, such as emotional stability, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, and openness to experience....

Close At a GlanceKnowing that your brain is vulnerable to biases and psychological “tricks” can help you avoid mistakes and misunderstandings. At a Glance Knowing that your brain is vulnerable to biases and psychological “tricks” can help you avoid mistakes and misunderstandings. Your brain is capable of remarkable things, from remembering a conversation you had with a dear friend to solving a complex mathematical problem. But your mind is far from perfect....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReduced Cognitive AbilityWorse Social and Emotional SkillsDisrupted SleepMental LazinessHow to Protect Your Brain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reduced Cognitive Ability Worse Social and Emotional Skills Disrupted Sleep Mental Laziness How to Protect Your Brain Close We use our phones for many things, from making business calls to checking our email to communicating with friends and loved ones. Our phones have become an inextricable part of our lives....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Chronotype?Chronotype CategoriesDiscovering Your ChronotypeWhy Do People Have Different Chronotypes?How Do Chronotypes Affect Sleep? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Chronotype? Chronotype Categories Discovering Your Chronotype Why Do People Have Different Chronotypes? How Do Chronotypes Affect Sleep? Close If you’ve ever referred to yourself as a “morning person” or a “night person,” you were referencing your chronotype. It is a natural individual difference that can have a big impact on how much and how well you sleep, especially if you have a job or other obligations that adhere to a schedule that doesn’t work with your chronotype....