New study: Whether you dehumanize others depends on if you expect empathy & helping to be exhausting or uplifting: https://t.co/gOMUupY49j
The Beneficial Effects of Giving Support
Another brain imaging study finds that helping others transforms stress; more effective than receiving support: https://t.co/WtJ43rk8eX
Study: Meditation, Exercise and Depression
30 min breath focus meditation + 30 min aerobic exercise intervention reduces depression among college students: https://t.co/8E5sOa47Xm
Students, Stereotypes and Performance
The power of values affirmation! Readers of UPSIDE OF STRESS, “Remember your value!” 🙂 https://t.co/XL9Is6FqaM
Interesting Depression Study
Fascinating new study finds vagus nerve stimulation reduces depression by altering brain’s default mode state: https://t.co/V8ytZFejcp
Adolescents Do Care
Obvious finding of the day, but important reminder: “Teens are more caring when they feel support from others” https://t.co/k9HJfi96Z7
Old Zen Story
Love this!!! https://t.co/0vFQfUzx6o
Humility and Self-Control
Perhaps you’ve heard that gratitude increases self-control. New study finds feeling humble also enhances willpower: https://t.co/jTWnbi8iaq
The Upside of Stress
RT @WBInstitute: The Upside of Stress by @kellymcgonigal – join our next book discussion February 2, at 7:30 pm EST. https://t.co/QTFBUVwIBI
Adversity Predicts Greater Empathy
New study finds increasing severity of past adversity predicts greater empathy & compassion for others in need: https://t.co/NoAqnushjK
Transformative Learning
@edbatista I prefer to use the principles of transform. learning theory to both stress & support. 🙂 https://t.co/q3gWsApoYX
Top 10 Scientific Insights
A really nice round-up of interesting findings (not all “feel-good”) & insights from psych science in 2015! https://t.co/L5U5SGfTqG
Why We Pay to Save Time
Love that both strategies work: take a deep breath or embrace the stress! Or take a deep breath AND embrace stress! https://t.co/WH36cAraI7
Mindfulness Meditation
Another study finds mindfulness meditation increase brain activity assoc w/self-control & interrupts default mode: https://t.co/syYx30kCAZ
Maximizing Willpower
RT @WBEZ: ICYMI, @kellymcgonigal talked to @WBEZmorning about maximizing #willpower and doing it well: https://t.co/34y4IN3pK0 https://t.co…
Optimism and Alzheimer’s
Update to research I describe in Upside of Stress! Attitudes abt aging in midlife predict brain health later on: https://t.co/5hrwO8bgvj
Can you increase someone’s empathy?
How do you increase someone’s empathy for outgroup? Make them the recipient of kindness from member of outgroup: https://t.co/FibSwRQCLd
How to resist holiday sweets
Want to resist leftover holiday treats? New study finds mindful breathing lowers temptation, consumption of cookies! https://t.co/46y5sROHZ2
The Upside of Stress
I’m so proud of this piece on CNN about The Upside of Stress…when they asked to do a segment on the book, I… https://t.co/CitTEPcGwP
Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message
Loved sharing stage & signing table with @tarasophia Her book – Playing Big – is excellent! http://t.co/JPBwR1Hh5n https://t.co/qxNQnn3Cyg
