Everyone knows the importance of critical thinking. Ever notice that when emotions run high, thinking critically and strategically is almost impossible? In a previous popular blog, we discussed how emotions and critical thinking are intricately linked with each other in high-level sports. But sports is not the only context in which emotions affect our critical…
Read MoreThe Universality of Facial Expressions of Emotion, An Update
The Face is Special: The Seven Universal Emotions Those of you who have been following us (thank you!) know that faces do many things, and one very special thing that faces do is express emotion. Over half a century of scientific research has documented that seven facial expressions of emotion are universally expressed and recognized, all around the world, regardless of…
Read MoreTo Confront the Fear of Public Speaking, Don’t Press Mute
Guest Blog by AnnMarie Baines Even in the midst of a pandemic, people still feel the pressure to appear “perfect”. Unfortunately, the pressure to be perfect only increases the fear of public speaking, regardless of a speaker’s experience level. As a public speaking coach and founder of non-profit, The Practice Space, I have observed more…
Read MoreUnmasking Facial Expressions of Emotion
The COVID-19 global pandemic has undoubtedly changed people’s lives. Virtual meetings have largely replaced in-person interactions leading to what some call “zoom fatigue”. Parents are forced to now work from home while simultaneously teaching and entertaining their children. But perhaps one of the biggest shifts has come with widespread mask wearing. People are now having…
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