Today, let's explore the intriguing placebo and nocebo effects and what they could reveal about the human mind. We all have heard of the miraculous placebo effect: you take a simple aspirin strongly believing that it will reduce your cholesterol and it does! While the positive effects of placebo pills…
So much of being successful in business is about self-confidence, that if you’re not the most confident person in the world - it can feel like the whole industry is against you. Perhaps you’ve had more than a few disastrous interviews in the past, or maybe most of your interviews…
Do you want to live a long, happy life? Not a problem! Scientists have found that longevity depends on the personality and mindset. You can now safely say that happiness is not a result of living longer, but living longer is a direct result of a joyful existence. So a…
Positive thoughts about the future are derived from the nature of human who denies that something bad might happen. We all pretty much accept the fact that life is a fragile gift that holds both positive and negative surprises. However, researchers of the University of Michigan suggest that it is…
It's incredible how an individual’s subconscious can be influenced. But what's more powerful is how the nocebo effect and the placebo effect come into play. Since the subconscious mind is what controls our body and our whole life, through suggestion, we may have many interesting events happening - some pleasant,…
We all believe in happiness, but often, our beliefs are false. Happiness is one of those things that tend to be associated with many false beliefs. Here are some of the most common myths about happiness, which are likely to be present in your life. Top 5 Most Common Myths…
If you feel angry on a regular basis, you may want to learn a few anger management techniques to be able to handle your emotions. Many people struggle with anger issues. There can be a lot of answers to the question: "why do we get angry?", but the most accurate…
One of the things that keep people from changing their life is the fear of failure and lack of self-confidence to overcome this fear. Here are effective 20 tips on how to build self-confidence. Of course, you do not have to do everything from this list, but just pick the…
To succeed in life, you need to be realistic about yourself and others, reach harmony between the inner and outer world, and try to change yourself to become a better human being. And the following six life rules will help you with this. 6 Life Rules to Live By 1.…
In this holiday season, we feel more need to bring joy to the world and the people around us. Here are 7 simple ways to do it: How to Bring Joy to the World 1. Call someone you rarely talk to – your parents, grandparents, or old friends. Ask how…
