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Religion and spirituality have been attributed to better mental health in studies. The aim of the study is to find out how and why this happens. * The field of neurotheology combines cognitive science and psychology with           religious beliefs and rituals. * Spirituality and enhanced mental health are connected through a number of         indirect and direct pathways. * Compassion and love are two constructive impulses that can improve the              wellbeing of the brain. From its early beginnings many decades ago to the present day, the field of neurotheology continues to develop. Neurotheology is an area of study that attempts to explain the relationship between the brain and our religious and metaphysical self in its most basic form. As I always say, it's critical to think on all aspects of neurotheology in a broad sense. Thus, brain mapping, psychiatry, neurology, medicine, and ev...

You take a fun internet quiz and find out whether you're an introvert or an extrovert. You believe it would be easy. The questions, on the other hand, sound wrong. If you had to choose between spending your weekend jumping from brunches to parties to bars with no downtime or hunkering down in your house and binge-watching Netflix alone, you'd choose the latter. And that's perfectly fine because you, my dear, might be an ambivert. What Exactly Is an Ambivert? Extroverts get their energy from being with others, while introverts get their energy from loneliness (to put it bluntly). Ambiverts fall somewhere in between. Extroversion and introversion are two personality characteristics that fall on a scale. And here's the thing: While most people think about introverts and extroverts while discussing personality traits, ambiverts are probably more popular than you think. Ambiverts make up between half and two-thirds of the population, according to psychologist Adam Grant of t...

Alone / Pexels While Carl Jung popularized the word introversion, which refers to an individual who derives energy from meditation and loses energy in social situations, the definition has evolved over time. One of the most prevalent stereotypes about introverts is that they are reclusive people who choose not to interact with anyone. Introverts like to be isolated or in small groups, they deliberate a lot before speaking, and just because they're silent doesn't mean there's something wrong with them. (However, this may not be so for all introverts.) Introverts, like extroverts, come in all forms, ages, and degrees of social interest.) Extroverts (and ambiverts) will benefit a lot from the self-reflective, observant introvert. Take, for example, these five lessons. 1. To Pay Attention to What You're Hearing More Than What You're Doing Many extroverts are always talking. What can't you do as you're always speaking? Pay close attention. Introverts, on the othe...

Photography / Pexels Photography is common for a variety of reasons, including the abundance of fascinating topics, stories to share, and scenery to see. That is why so many people attempt to become photographers at some stage in their lives. Furthermore, since smartphone manufacturers are consistently launching smartphones with improved cameras, almost everyone can learn the fundamentals of photography. If you're new to photography and don't know where to go, look over the beginner's guide to photography. Composition But you've been trying to take pictures here and there just can't seem to find the right picture. Perhaps the lighting isn't quite perfect, or perhaps the composition isn't quite right. Regardless, it's best to begin with the fundamentals, and we'll walk you through the composition process first. When you next lift the viewfinder to your eye, remember the following composition principles: 1. Three-Fold Rule Let's start with the most...

Running / Pexels Physical exercise is well known to be linked to cognitive functions of both adults and infants. The mediators of this arrangement, on the other hand, are poorly studied and interpreted. Furthermore, experiments have traditionally concentrated on athletic fitness rather than team activities, which are often easier to incorporate in school environments. In all of these areas, a new paper released in BMC Public Health aimed to add to the science literature. A total of 36 teenagers (16 females, 20 males) took part in 60-minute soccer and 60-minute sitting trials split by one week. The information processing, inhibitory function, and working memory abilities of the participants were then assessed. They were then split into two groups based on how well they worked together during the study. The researchers also checked the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the blood of the volunteers, which is thought to play a role in the connection between physical fitn...

Stone Motivation / Pixabay One of the most common symptoms of depression is a lack of desire to do the things you feel you can. You may believe, for example, that you lack the desire to workout, socialize your friends, or complete the long-overdue project. We all know that depression is a vicious circle, as I've stated in previous blogs. Avoidance, isolation, self-criticism, perfectionism, and hopelessness are all symptoms of this disorder. We should apply loss of motivation to this vicious circle and when you don't have motivation, you don't do the things you need to do to improve self-esteem, resolve avoidance, build your social network, and feel successful so you don't slip down a rabbit hole of hopelessness. In this article, we'll look at some of the cognitive distortions that contribute to your loss of motivation, as well as some strategies you can use right now to reverse your motivation. 1. You don't need to wait for inspiration to get started. Most of th...