Surprising Psychology Facts That Will Change The Way You Think
188 views · Published 13 December 2017 · 3:05 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: Natural Solution · 2017 · People & Blogs
There’s so much that goes on up there that flies right past our conscious brains. But marveling and being amazed at the mind’s power is one thing – learning how to put it to work for you is another one entirely. And that is the purpose of this video; to clue you into a few facts about your mind you can use to become more productive, happier, successful and in the present moment. 1.The music you listen to can change the way you perceive the world. your mood is not the only thing that music affects, as researchers at the University of Groningen found. Music can also change the way you perceive facial expressions. Something to keep in mind if you are on your way to a job interview or first date; keeping a happy song in mind could very well improve your perception of the other person’s reaction. 2.We Overestimate the Emotional Impact of Future Events We are pretty bad at guessing how good or bad a potential future event will make us feel. This is known as impact bias and it is why we all dream of winning the lottery and fear the loss of a job so much Why it matters: when we believe something is likely to be far better or far worse than it actually will be, it can contribute to us making poor choices. 3.Your brain is more creative when it’s tired. If you're trying to do creative work, you'll actually have more luck when you're more tired and your brain isn't functioning as efficiently. This sounds crazy, but it actually makes sense when you look at the reasoning behind-it. It's one of the reasons why great ideas often happen in the shower after a long day of work. 4.Didn’t get a good night’s sleep? Don’t let your brain know! Convincing yourself that you slept well will trick your brain into believing that you did, regardless of how your sleep went. if you’re in the mindset that you’re well-rested, your brain will perform better, regardless of the actual quality of your sleep. Conversely, constantly talking about how tired you are, as so often happens in our culture, might be detrimental to your performance.” 5.Announcing your goals statistically makes you less likely to succeed. A series of tests completed in 1933 show that “Announcing your plans to others satisfies your self-identity just enough that you’re less motivated to do the hard work needed.” Researcher Mahler discovered that once you have announced the situation your brain accepts it as a ‘social reality’ regardless of the fact that the goal has not yet been achieved. 6.Spending money on experiences in life instead of material things makes you happier. There are many differing opinions on just how you should manage your finances. While some people live a more adventurous life, spending their life savings on traveling the world, others will state that you should invest everything into a nicer house and vehicle in order to provide yourself stability and therefore happiness. research suggests that spending money on real estate doesn’t necessarily mean investing in contentment. Indeed, the conventional advice to cut back on vacations, restaurant meals, and other extras in order to save money for a home may actually be detrimental to felicity.
