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  • Doggie MRI

    By placing dogs in an MRI scanner, researchers from Hungary found that the canine brain reacts to voices in the same way that the human brain does. Emotionally charged sounds, such as crying or laughter, also prompted similar responses, perhaps explaining why dogs are attuned to human emotions.

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    The work is published in the journal Current Biology. The full article is @ BBC.

    Eleven pet dogs took part in the study; training them took some time. “We used positive reinforcement strategies – lots of praise,” said Dr Andics. “There were 12 sessions of preparatory training, then seven sessions in the scanner room, then these dogs were able to lie motionless for as long as eight minutes. Once they were trained, they were so happy, I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t see it.”

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  • Mouse and Umbrella Coloring Page

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  • Seguy Art Deco Designs 93

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  • Testing the Feline Mew-mory-NHK

    Can our feline friends remember past experiences? This experiment gives us a clue!

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  • Thinking influences

    Thinking influences our feelings through the things that we say to ourselves. Unhelpful thoughts can add fuel to the fire and play a large role in keeping anger going after the event has passed. However, using helpful self-statements (or ‘cooling thoughts’) can be a good way to manage our anger and guide our behavior. brainmpExamples of these include:

    • Chill out
    • Calm down
    • Breathe away the anger
    • Don’t yell
    • Don’t give them the satisfaction of seeing you angry
    • It’s not worth it
    • Give them a chance to have a say

     To use this strategy we need to break anger into several stages:

    • Getting ready for provocation: when we know we are going to face something that will make us angry.
    • During the event: early signs of anger are cues to use coping strategies.
    • Coping with stress: early attempts at anger management may not be successful.
    • Reflecting on provocation: time to evaluate the effect of the experience on you, continue coping or give self praise.

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    Preparing for a provoking situations

    • This is going to upset me but I know how to deal with it
    • What is it that I have to do?
    • Stick to the issues and don’t take it personally
    • Try not to take this too seriously
    • Time for a few deep breaths of relaxation
    • Easy does it, remember to keep your sense of humor

    During the event

    • Stay calm, just continue to relax
    • Think of what you want to get out of this
    • There is no point in getting mad
    • It’s really a shame that she has to act like this
    • If I start to get mad I’ll just be banging my head against the wall
    • What he says doesn’t matter. I’m on top of this situation and it’s under control

    Coping with stress

    • My muscles are starting to feel tight, time to relax and slow things down
    • It’s just not worth it to get so angry
    • Time to take a deep breath
    • Try to reason it out. Treat each other with respect
    • He’d probably like me to get really angry. Well I’m going to disappoint him Leaving the anger and looking back
    • Try to shake it off. Don’t let it interfere with your job
    • Remember relaxation, it’s a lot better than anger
    • I handled that pretty well. It worked!
    • It could have been a lot worse
    • My pride can sure get me into trouble, but when I don’t take things too seriously, I’m better off
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  • How meditation can change your life and mind | Sam Harris, Jon Kabat-Zinn & more | Big Think

    There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to what mindfulness is and what meditation can do for those who practice it. In this video, professors, neuroscientists, psychologists, composers, authors, and a former Buddhist monk share their experiences, explain the science behind meditation, and discuss the benefits of learning to be in the moment. “Mindfulness allows us to shift our relationship to our experience,” explains psychologist Daniel Goleman. The science shows that long-term meditators have higher levels of gamma waves in their brains even when they are not meditating. The effect of this altered response is yet unknown, though it shows that there are lasting cognitive effects. “I think we’re looking at meditation as the next big public health revolution,” says ABC News anchor Dan Harris. “Meditation is going to join the pantheon of no-brainers like exercise, brushing your teeth and taking the meds that your doctor prescribes to you.” Closing out the video is a guided meditation experience led by author Damien Echols that can be practiced anywhere and repeated as many times as you’d like.

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  • The trouble is

     

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    The trouble is that not enough people have come together with the firm determination to live the things which they say they believe. Eleanor Roosevel

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  • What the Body Does Not Remember

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