Category Archives: Talking Out Loud

Tip of the Week – Creativity at Home Makes You Better at Work

Creativity and expression has long been known to be useful as a stress reliever. New research shows that exercising creativity outside of work helps improve performance on the job. The study didn’t answer the question why but one hypothesis is … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week – Eye Contact

The importance of eye contact in connection with others is nothing new. Recent research also found that both children and adults that avoid or are denied eye contact are more likely to suffer from “depression and feelings of isolation as well … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week – Self Forgiveness

Past research has shown that not forgiving ourselves contributes to depression, anxiety and weakened immunity. New research out of Baylor University suggests that it is easier to forgive yourself if you’ve made amends with others. The idea is that once we’ve addressed … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week – Try Eating Instead of Voodoo

New research out of The Ohio State University confirms that low blood sugar can cause people to show more aggression towards their partner. In the study, people with low blood sugar were more willing to stick more pins in a voodoo … Continue reading

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Tip of the Week – Talking Out Loud

It turns out that talking out loud to yourself may not mean you are crazy! Research from Lund University in Sweden suggests that not only are our thoughts not always clear in our minds before we speak them but that saying … Continue reading

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