♫ Tony-b Machine ♫ 6 Amazing Psychology Experiments - A Daring Adventure - StumbleUpon We tend to think that as Human Beings we are rational creatures and that we make decisions based on facts and what is best for us (and often those around us) in the long-run. Yet nothing could be further from the truth, we rarely make decisions that way, even when we think otherwise. We can easily see blind spots in other peoples thinking (which is why Life Coaching can be so successful) yet have a tendency to think we’re not victim to the same phenomenon. We see people behave in terrible ways and we think of them as sub-human and that we could never do such terrible things. Yet the unfortunate reality is that we all have the capability under the right (or wrong) circumstances to act in ways that would normally be abhorrent to us and completely out of character. We have a tendency to believe that any strong gut instinct is almost certainly going to be right, when there is little correlation between the strength of feeling and the likelihood of it being proved correct. We probably could have.
Study Determines This Is the Most Relaxing Song Ever Looking for something to help you relax before bed that doesn't involve popping a pill? You might want to load up your iPod with a song by Manchester band Marconi Union. Sound therapists were able to rate ten of the most relaxing songs, with Marconi Union's 8 minute trance-inducing tune, "Weightless", coming out on top thanks to its continuous rhythm of 60 BPM, an ideal tempo for synchronization with the heart and brainwaves, making it an ideal audio accompaniment for a good night's rest. Listen to it after the jump… Lyz Cooper, founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy notes: "While listening, your heart rate gradually comes to match that beat. The harmonic intervals - or gaps between notes - have been chosen to create a feeling of euphoria and comfort. • 10 Simple Things to Make You Happier at Home • Your Weekly Retreat: How To Relax & Eliminate Stress at Home • 4 Goals to Boost Happiness at Home • Simple Ways to Relax and Enjoy Hosting