Emotional intelligence (EI) is a strong predictor of happiness, but the mechanisms through which it does this remain unclear. One possible mechanism is that EI allows individuals to manage their emotions better and improves their interactions with others. A recent study on adolescents and young adults found that those with higher levels of EIs were Continue reading
Personality
Happier people show more excellent neural connectivity
This is an interesting question that has yet to be fully explored. A few possible reasons why happier people might have more excellent neural connectivity during negative self-referential processing. One potential reason is that happy people may experience less anxiety, which could lead to increased neural connectivity. Another possibility is that happy individuals tend to Continue reading
Emotional processing of post traumatic stress disorder and how to Revive
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that can impact any body part, including the brain. The retrieval and emotional processing of traumatic memories often play a significant role in PTSD symptoms, and research has shown that various factors negatively impact this process. In this study, researchers aimed to explore peripheral and central correlates Continue reading
Do a People-Pleasing Personality Control You?
Do you feel like you have to please people all the time? Do you feel like you can’t say no, even if you don’t want to do something? If so, you might have a people-pleasing personality. This can be a complex personality because it can control your life. What is a people-pleasing personality? People pleasers Continue reading