Many people think that as adults they are good, if not great, at managing their emotions but is that really the case? How equipped are you at managing your emotions? According to PsychCentral many of us don’t really know how to regulate beyond simply distracting ourselves from the problem. Author of The Emotional Toolkit, Darlene Mininni Ph.D. states, We…
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A new study purports that strong emotions are very contagious. The research shows that if all members in a group share the same emotional state, then their brains will follow suit. Not only will our emotions link up, so will our brain activity. The study conducted by researchers from Aalto University and Turku PET Centre delineates that experiencing strong emotions synchronizes brain…
Read MoreEmotions in Sports: Andy Murray
Emotions over took, not only tennis star Andy Murray at the 2012 Wimbledon Tournament, but the entire crowd, as they watched Murray give a heartfelt congratulations to Federer and thanks to his [Murray’s] family and the fans who have supported him throughout his tennis career. His opening words, “I’m going to try this [speak] and it’s…
Read MoreOlympians and their Emotions: Kayla Harrison
For years, Kayla Harrison has had two main goals in life: to be World Champion in Judo and to be Olympic Champion. She achieved her first goal in 2010 when she became the first woman in American Judo History to win the World Championships since 1984. She was only 19 years old. This year Kayla…
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