The Optimist Living
Self-control is the beginning of success
Researchers in the UK recently published findings from their exploration of 83 separate studies on energy and self-control. What they found will change the way you start your day and help boost your Read More...
If you want to learn better, pick up a pencil and start drawing
Even if you ‘can't draw’, there’s a special reason you should do it: It helps us think better. Drawing isn’t necessarily an art. Rather, it’s a process that can foster close observation, analytical thinking, patience, and even humility. Even if you’re no Leonardo da Vinci, here’s why Read More...
Psychologists say this behavioral tendency tells you if a person is trustworthy
We know of actions and behaviors that work to build trust, but we have little idea of what actually makes a person more trustworthy than others, until now. In a recent study, psychologists discovered a certain tendency within people that serves as powerful indicator of whether or not they are Read More...
How accounting for interruptions will make your to-do list more effective
While making a to-do list is useful, there’s a downside: It’s only effective when things go…as planned. In today’s dynamic workplace, that basically never happens. To make your to-do list much more effective, researchers say you must account for Read More...
Multitasking: Can it be beneficial for you?
Although psychologists have been warning us about multitasking for decades, there are other studies that suggest multitasking may have benefits. But enjoying those benefits can only happen if you do multi-tasking the “right” way. There are two ways to multitask. This way is the only one that Read More...
How to learn a foreign language as an adult
Learning a new language is a daunting task, especially if you’re an aging adult. But that doesn’t mean it’s absolutely impossible. By having some determination and following this technique, you will be able to learn a new language in no Read More...
How to use social media to enhance your life rather than detract from it
According to research, people who use social media will spend over five years on social media over the course of their lifetime, which is based on the average daily usage of about two hours per day. When the potential exists for such a huge amount of time spent on any activity, it is wise to learn Read More...
How learning something new can help you cope with stress
There are typically two ways people try to deal with this stress. One is to simply “buckle down and power through” — to focus on getting the stressful work done. The other common tactic is to retreat — to temporarily disconnect from work and get away from the stressful environment. Both of Read More...
Steer clear of dementia by doing these seven things
Dementia affects one in 14 people over the age of 65 in the UK. Researchers have yet to find a cure for dementia, but scientific evidence does show that there are several ways to guar against it. To avoid the onset of dementia, do these seven Read More...
Thank-you notes: Here’s why you should write them more often
When was the last time you wrote a thank-you note to someone? If you can’t remember the last time you sent one, a recent study may explain why. According to the new research, people chronically underestimate the power of expressing gratitude and overestimate how awkward it will be, which may keep Read More...