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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Reframing Remorse and Regret

As human beings, each of us is at once perfect and a work in progress. As we grow and expand our knowledge and understanding of the world, we sometimes experience setbacks and failures. We sometimes make mistakes. Some of those mistakes, long after we have made them, loom large in our minds and persist in our thoughts, so much so that we are burdened with regret and remorse for the hurt and harm we have caused others.
Mental health
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Hooked on the Negative

Human brains prioritize negative information, and media plus social platforms amplify this bias, causing negative content to dominate attention and shape perceptions.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Overcoming Anger and Negativity Bias

Chronic political anger and negativity bias escalate during upheaval, provide temporary catharsis but damage physical health, psychological well-being, and democratic functioning.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Wait Without Waiting: The Joy of Immediacy

Waiting at Burning Man revealed that patience and practicing immediacy can transform frustrating pauses into opportunities for unexpected connection and presence.
Major League Baseball
fromYahoo Sports
3 weeks ago

Looking back at offensive efficiency

Teams often lose games due to poor offensive performance, particularly failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Negativity bias affects fans' perceptions of team performance, overshadowing successes by focusing on failures.
Travel
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Hotel Check-In/Check-Out Times Are B*llshit

Hotel check-in/check-out times are increasingly extended, often leaving guests with less than 24 hours in costly accommodations.
Media industry
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Your Obsession With True Crime & Celebrity Killers Might Be... Evolutionary

The fascination with true crime reflects a deep-seated psychological tendency towards danger recognition, rooted in our evolutionary past.
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Mental health
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Feeling stressed? Here's 2 ways to practice gratitude to help

Gratitude can enhance well-being and relationships, especially during stressful times, despite a natural bias towards negativity.
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