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How Do Words, such as Yes and No, Change Our Brains and Lives? | SharpBrains

How Do Words, such as Yes and No, Change Our Brains and Lives? | SharpBrains | Science News | Scoop.it

By using lan­guage to help us reflect on pos­i­tive ideas and emo­tions, we can enhance our over­all well being, and we improve the func­tion­ing of our brain.

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Positive words: the glue to social interaction

Positive words: the glue to social interaction | Science News | Scoop.it

Scientists at ETH Zurich have studied the use of language, finding that words with a positive emotional content are more frequently used in written communication. This result supports the theory that social relations are enhanced by a positive bias in human communication.

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Positive thinking, persistence pay off in job search: study

Positive thinking, persistence pay off in job search: study | Science News | Scoop.it

A study that followed recently unemployed people for five months -- or until they landed a new job -- found that staying positive and being persistent helped people find work sooner.

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Moral imagination as a key to overcoming work-related stigmas

Moral imagination as a key to overcoming work-related stigmas | Science News | Scoop.it
Moral imagination is an essential faculty for workers who must overcome the stigmas of ethical conflicts and social rejection associated with certain types of jobs, according to a study carried out at the Universidad Carlos III of Madrid.
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Moderate Doses of Alcohol Increase Social Bonding in Groups

Moderate Doses of Alcohol Increase Social Bonding in Groups | Science News | Scoop.it

A new study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers reveals that moderate amounts of alcohol—consumed in a social setting—can enhance positive emotions and social bonding and relieve negative emotions among those drinking.

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[VIDEO] Quiet the Mind - [RSA]

Acclaimed author and illustrator Matthew Johnstone reveals how simple daily practices can help us be more present, more positive, have better health and greater clarity.

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The search for a job begins and ends with you

The search for a job begins and ends with you | Science News | Scoop.it
New research shows that having a more positive, motivational outlook had a beneficial effect on job pursuit, especially at the outset of the search.
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