Posts Tagged ‘emotional-regulation’
Let’s get past procrastination by addressing emotional and cognitive overload
Procrastination is a common struggle many leaders and workers face, particularly in the context of modern, mentally demanding jobs. But what is the underlying cause, and how can we better understand it and effectively address it? Procrastination, defined as “the act of unnecessarily and voluntarily delaying or postponing something despite knowing that there could be…
Read MoreTraining our brains’ executive control to reduce rumination and improve mood
Israeli computer ‘game’ teaches brain to be happier (Haaretz): “There are people who think dwelling on their emotions is helpful, viewing it as a kind of wrestling match with their inner demons. But according to psychologists, it’s
Read More4 Essential (and Overlooked) Facts About Your Brain and Your Mind
An aspiring clarinetist begins by getting a sense of the way the instrument’s sounds are produced by the air she blows through it. A driver must be acquainted with various vehicle fundamentals, such as adding gas, accelerating, and reading the speedometer. It is no different with the brain. Maximizing your brain’s health and performance begins…
Read MoreCan brain training work? Yes, if it meets these 5 conditions
In a modern society we are confronted with a wide range of increasingly abstract and interconnected problems. Successfully dealing with such an environment requires a highly fit brain, capable of adapting to new situations and challenges throughout life. Consequently, we expect cross-training the brain to soon become as mainstream as cross-training the body is today,…
Read MoreWorking memory training can improve emotional regulation and behavioral health
Mastering emotions by sharpening memory? It just might work (Los Angeles Times): “Emotional regulation — the ability to take negative feelings and recognize, accept and channel them properly — is an Achilles’ heel for many people, but especially for those with anxiety-related disorders,
Read MoreNational Science Foundation report: Can interactive media boost attention and well-being?
“Behavioral training interventions have received much interest as potentially efficient and cost-effective ways to maintain brain fitness or enhance skilled performance with impact ranging from health and fitness to education and job training. In particular, neuroscience research has documented the importance of explicitly training (i) attentional control, in order to enhance perceptual and cognitive fitness…
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