Delayed Gratification: One marshmallow now or TWO LATER.

Delayed Gratification: One marshmallow now or TWO LATER.

Delayed gratification is the tendency to give up an immediate reward in order to pursue a long-term reward. It seems to be linked with many benefits and research is starting to suggest that we can actually improve out ability to do it. How well do you exhibit self-control and delayed gratification? Would you eat the marshmallow straight away or wait to get two?

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Learned Helplessness. How do you explain challenging events?

Learned Helplessness. How do you explain challenging events?

This week at Science Saturday, we will look at learned helplessness. It is a psychological phenomenon where if we experience a stressor repeatedly and come to the conclusion that we cannot control or change the situation, we stop trying. One of the biggest contributing factors to this how people explain bad events. It is your fault? Is it permanent? Is indicative of the rest of your life?

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The Happiness Advantage - Principle #2 - The Fulcrum and the Lever

The Happiness Advantage - Principle #2 - The Fulcrum and the Lever

Our mindset makes a huge difference. Studies have found those given fake hair regrowth grew hair product and those who pretended to be younger had improved eyesight, memory and even looked younger! This isn't about thinking positive thoughts all the time. It is about realising that reality is not fixed but is actually relative.

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The Happiness Advantage - Principle #3 - The Tetris Effect

The Happiness Advantage - Principle #3 - The Tetris Effect

This week we look at Principle #3 of the Happiness Advantage: The Tetris Effect. Researchers found that participants who played tetris for hours a day found that they couldn’t stop seeing tetris shapes everywhere they went. The same thing happens in our daily lives. We can train your mind to look for the positive things and create a positive tetris effect resulting in happiness and gratitude.

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Stress - Part 6 – What to do about it - Visualisation, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Massage, Biofeedback and Hypnosis

Stress - Part 6 – What to do about it - Visualisation, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Massage, Biofeedback and Hypnosis

This week, we'll look into ways to manage stress. These are drawn from Donatelle’s book, “Health: The Basics” and is not an exhaustive list but we hope this way you can look into them further. We look into how Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Deep Breathing and Meditation can help you reduce your stress.

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