First affected is the frontal lobe with immediate effects of increased enjoyment, euphoria, happiness, and the general expression
of positive moods
Those who struggle to generate a genuine smile prior to a meeting should think
of a positive mood changer: a kiss from a spouse, a hug from a child, scoring the winning run in a softball, or anything else that induces a warm and fuzzy feeling.
For instance, in a study of American children (aged 9 - 11 years), researchers found that kids with secure attachment relationships — and greater levels of maternal support — showed «higher levels
of positive mood, more constructive coping, and better regulation of emotion in the classroom.»
As predicted, on average, more daily instrumental support predicted higher levels
of positive mood (β = 0.74, p <.0001).
Contrary to predictions, higher levels of parenting stress and more unsupportive social interactions predicted higher levels
of positive mood, whereas days characterized by lower levels of parenting stress and more unsupportive interactions were associated with decreased positive mood.
Daily parenting stress significantly predicted lower levels
of positive mood (β = − 0.78, p <.0001) and higher levels of negative mood (β = 1.52, p <.0001).
Days characterized by high levels of parenting stress and emotional support predicted lower levels
of positive mood, whereas days with low levels of parenting stress and high levels of emotional support were associated with higher levels
of positive mood.
Not exact matches
And this contagiousness has deeper
positive effects on an office than simply lightening the
mood, according to the a round up
of the research on the British Psychological Society Occupational Digest:
Research has shown that having consistent and healthy routines outside
of work significantly increases your mental capacity,
positive mood, emotional strength and more.
But workers who smile as a result
of cultivating
positive thoughts — such as a tropical vacation or a child's recital — improve their
mood and withdraw less.
The series
of studies led by New York University's Gabriele Oettingen tested the effects
of positive thinking on subjects»
moods, both in the moment and several months later.
The power lead allows you to set the tone
of the conversation, and since people typically match a
mood, the person you're talking to most likely will say something
positive back.
The
positive mood sentences focused on cheerier things like personal achievement and the warmth
of our friends.
Overall, the negative -
mood group was better at detecting deception than the neutral or
positive groups, correctly identifying the liars more often,» Newman writes
of some
of the relevant research.
Global stocks kicked - off the week in a bullish
mood Monday, with merger activity and a robust U.S. corporate earnings season helping boost markets in Europe and Asia and set up Wall Street for a
positive start to the final trading day
of the month.
These sort
of positive statements can affect the state
of your
mood and manifest into reality.
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea A despondent
mood swept through Russian athletes at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Saturday, their hopes
of being able to fly the Russian flag at the closing ceremony deflated by a second
positive doping test.
The final trading day
of April kicked off with a
positive mood in Asia after North Korea's Kim Jong - un made history by crossing into South Korea.
As TechCrunch reported when news
of that experiment first broke, to impact users»
moods, Facebook showed them less
positive posts in their News Feed.
The good
mood came as a result
of positive news that the US tax reform is one step closer to being passed into law, as well as strong earnings reports from US companies Wal - Mart and Cisco.
Instead
of waiting around for
positive emotions to whack me upside the head with inspiration, I learned how to channel every kind
of mood along creative and constructive lines.
The predominant
mood of Protestantism at the turn
of the century was
positive, optimistic and liberal — and its leaders welcomed the modernism heralded by the new age: the spirit
of rationality and scientific inquiry, the growth
of social awareness, and the sense
of an expanding world.
Whilst Fr Edward Holloway, founder
of Faith movement, argues that such is
positive evidence for God, Stoeger caught the
mood of the conference by simply saying it was not inconsistent with there existing - above and beyond science - a «theological teleology, a reason for it all», and thus it was not inconsistent with the existence
of God.»
The directive
of the churches represented in Faith and Order — that a study
of worship be pursued over a number
of years — indicates a recognition that there is a giveness to Christian worship, and that the common degradation
of worship into gimmicks for religious
mood - engendering is a kind
of impoverishment, a failure, a
positive disobedience hiding behind the face
of individualism, spontaneity, freedom.
The
positive moral value that emerged from this conviction was a sense
of joyous confidence, that transformed the little community from a
mood of passive waiting to urgency in witness, fidelity in mutual service, and at least relative steadfastness in the Christian virtues.
To really boost your
mood, try this,
positive affirmations can have a huge impact on how we feel, this is one
of Louise Hays suggestions for depression, I am enough just as I am.
Many
of my clients notice
positive changes in their
moods, even within just a week
of implementing some very simple changes into their lifestyle.
Conversely, if we take care
of our digestive system, our emotions and
mood will be affected in a
positive way.
If you know me in person you will notice that most
of the time I am very energetic, always smiling,
positive and never in a bad
mood.
Voicing suitably
positive feedback was Monika Reule, Managing Director at the German Wine Institute (Deutsches Weininstitut — DWI), at the conclusion
of this year's ProWein: «The
mood among exhibitors in the German hall this year was very good.
PEA is a naturally occurring extract from AFA and research suggests that PEA may support a
positive mood balance and give you the ability to manage everyday stress by modulating the release
of neurotransmitters (norepinephrine and dopamine).
Our excellent record against them means that we can go to the Etihad in a
positive mood and Theo Walcott is also aware
of what the Gunners need to do to take the points tomorrow.
With the highest ever attendance at preseason, the squad moved into term in a
positive mood ready for a run
of BUCS Premier League fixtures.
Real Madrid forward Lucas Vazquez has revealed that Los Merengues are in
positive mood ahead
of their potentially decisive La Liga bout against Valencia on Sunday.
hi jon, i am not under any stone, i express my views and try to bring some
positive mood in the dark atmosphere surrounding the club, rightly so i must admit.i support arsenal and until Wenger is gone you must support him cause he's the manager
of the club
The
mood within the Man Utd camp wouldn't have been
positive at the break as they were 2 - 0 down and looked entirely out
of it against their rivals who were 45 minutes away from being crowned Premier League champions.
Terrible knowledge
of strength and conditioning, and I'm not going to analyze the last decade (keeping the
mood positive as it should be right now), but to suggest Wenger couldn't have done better regardless
of the apparent «no cash» is complete rubbish.
How the players» departure will affect the four - time European champions remains to be seen, but it appears that
mood in the Barcelona camp is very
positive and optimistic ahead
of the 2014 - 15 campaign.
The likes
of Olivier Giroud, Mohamed Elneny, Alex Iwobi and David Ospina will all return to London Colney this week in
positive mood.
This piece is very topical and we hope it will put Gooners in a
positive mood ahead
of the game tomorrow and hopefully bring back some happy memories.
Winston Reid is looking ahead to a more attacking season and in highly
positive mood ahead
of the return to pre-season training on Thursday.
• Where new mothers are depressed, fathers»
positive parenting (self - reported) plus substantial time spent in caring for his infant, was found to moderate the long - term negative effects
of the mothers» depression on the child's depressed / anxious
mood — but not on their aggression and other «externalising» behaviours (Mezulis et al, 2004).
The
positive effects
of kindness are experienced in the brain
of everyone who witnessed the act, improving their
mood and making them significantly more likely to «pay it forward.»
Do something
positive for yourself and enjoy the bonus
of better
moods, a stronger body, new friends, and fitting into your pre-pregnancy jeans again.
All children benefit when their parents are healthy, and good health will allow you to have the energy and
positive mood you need to meet the intense demands
of motherhood.
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Gently encouraging
positive emotions and
moods (such as enjoyment, relaxation, amusement, and pleasure) can slowly help to overcome the depressed
moods that are part
of depression.
Start the day with
positive intentions The things you think about early in the morning can affect your
mood, outlook, and actions for the rest
of the day.
Skin - to - skin contact promotes the mom's production
of oxytocin, a hormone that boosts maternal feelings and a
positive mood, according to study author Ann Bigelow, Ph.D., a professor
of psychology at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
These 3 women were amazing and kept the
mood positive, explained things and were who provided a profound sense
of calm.