Driving with Your Brain on Morality
Posted on December 1, 2012
Our brain processes moral decisions and judgments in mere milliseconds, new studies say. This knowledge can help you understand why you're compelled to make the decisions you do, whether you're at work, at play or behind the wheel.
Got a Tough Quandary? Try Daydreaming
Posted on November 30, 2012
Consistently battering a tough problem until you find a solution may not be the best way to go about it. A study shows your most creative and effective solutions may come if you give your mind a break with a little daydreaming.
Forget Your Driving Fears by Throwing Them in the Trash
Posted on November 30, 2012
Writing down your negative thoughts and throwing them in the trash works wonders for getting them out of your head. A new study says so. Try it next time you're plagued with crummy thoughts about driving. Just pull over before you try to write them down!
5 Reasons Holiday Music Can Stress You Out
Posted on November 28, 2012
Holiday music can pump some folks full of joy while it pumps others full of stress. You may find it does both to you, depending on the day, your mood and the specific tune. Find out why this music has such power and why your reactions may vary.
Fixing Your Anxiety Potholes: 5 Strategies for a More Efficient and Less Anxious Life (Part Three)
Posted on November 17, 2012
Anxiety potholes are pockets of anxiety that can sideline you at any time, making your life’s path very bumpy and full of hazards. But you can fill them in with five pothole-repairing techniques to make your life much smoother. Part three of the five-part series illustrates how you can use your to-do list effectively and exile unwanted tasks.
Emotional Fluidity: Learning to ‘Surf’ Anxiety – Part One
Posted on November 17, 2012
Your driving anxiety can be made easier by learning how to "surf anxiety" and make the most of your "anxiety umbrella." Part one of a three-part series, "Emotional Fluidity."
