Jews articulate a lot while talking. We often speak with our hands. And this is fine. A more interesting question is evolutionary: what purposes does expressive body language serve? Or in other words, does it make sense for more stoic people to become more expressive? Disclaimer: for reasons I do not understand, there are no …
Mindfulness vs acceptance
Mindfulness vs acceptance: It is now common to associate mindfulness with meditation, but mindfulness can be something very different. I will give you a hint: this is something very common in human history, that we lost not long ago. Today I invite you to visit here, here, here, here, here, and here. Alternative definitions of …
Saving the day with a smile
sEvery April 1st I write about humor. You are welcome to search this blog from several years back and verify. Today, I want to focus on the evolutionary advantage. Why do we smile? Why do we laugh? How does it help us? Can we really save the day with a smile? You are welcome to read …
How To Be More Confident in Everyday Life
We are all a work in progress. From the moment we are born to the moment we die – we never really finish learning. That also includes learning how to be more confident. Even though it may seem like some people are naturally confident, they are not, they just learned how to be so earlier …
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The Impact Of Physical Activity On Mental Health And Stress Management
People worldwide have mental health issues as well as stress issues. To counter both of them, people look out for many solutions. But sometimes, there are no effects that can resolve the problem of mental health and stress. But the doctors recommend all those people who are suffering from these issues to get themselves into …
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Multitasking entertainment and diaries
Keeping a diary is a headache. The whole reason for having a diary is to deal with thoughts we usually do not address. Sometimes the mind goes blank. Other times it produces more stimuli than we can handle. A diary solicits information in the first case and generates a queue in the second case. While …
Walking meditation and PAOs
Walking meditation is a great activity to deal with stress and feel closer to nature. We usually walk in the local park. As the itinerary is repetitive, we can make it more fun by placing PAO visualizations as we walk. Reviewing these PAO visualizations we may be reminded of the tasks we want to perform …
Lupus Fog and Memory Problems
Lupus, an autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide, is known for its unpredictable nature and wide range of symptoms. One of the lesser-known but profoundly impactful symptoms is “lupus fog,” a term used to describe the cognitive difficulties experienced by many lupus patients. Lupus fog can significantly impair memory, concentration, and the ability to think clearly, …
Amygdala hijack and Cassandra syndrome
What happens in minds of other people is a mystery for us. Strong subjective experiences might be disbelieved or go unnoticed. One may easily be overwhelmed by something trivial to everybody else. “How can it be?” we might ask. The answer is not very comfortable. For more information read here and here. My kid and corona …
How Circadian Optics Can Create the Perfect Environment to be Productive
Do you feel like you can never seem to get anything done during the day? Are you struggling to find a way to be more productive? If so, then you should consider using Circadian Optics. Many factors go into creating a productive work environment. One of the most important is ensuring that you work in …
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