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Lessons in Coping From a Teacher Who Rowed Across the Atlantic

Neil Petersen — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:36:02 +0000

In 2018, a biology teacher from Cincinnati named Bryce Carlson decided to row across the North Atlantic. That feat is about as difficult as it sounds. Carlson faced no shortage of obstacles on his journey, from a capsized boat to $85,000 in debt. But ultimately, he became the first American to row across the Atlantic…

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Meditation Apps Can Improve Attention, Memory

Neil Petersen — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:46:12 +0000

It’s sometimes said that our modern tech-driven, smartphone-oriented culture is making us all more distractible and less mindful. So how do meditation apps fit into that criticism? After all, they’re an example of people using technology with the goal of becoming less scattered and more mindful. A recent study led by researchers from University of…

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Meditation Can Improve Ability to Cope Flexibly

Neil Petersen — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 23:22:06 +0000

Don’t we all just want to have better coping skills? Coping skills have to do with how we handle stressful situations, and they seem to be an important part of mental health. One aspect of how we cope is what psychologists call coping flexibility. This is pretty much what it sounds like: the ability to…

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Mental Imagery Can Enhance Motivation

Neil Petersen — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 23:07:06 +0000

A lack of motivation can put to ruin the greatest plans – or the smallest ones for that matter. Getting the motivation to do something is a complex process that takes place in the brain, so there’s no simple formula for boosting your motivation when you need it. But as it turns out, using mental…

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6 Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction

Neil Petersen — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:13:01 +0000

Happy Valentine’s day! Or is it? That might depend on how satisfied you are with your relationship. It’s hard to define what makes a good relationship, but scientists have a few ideas. Here are 6 factors that have been linked to relationship satisfaction. 1. Knowing your partner’s emotions It’s easier to navigate a relationship when…

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