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Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says people who suddenly start saying no to things they used to automatically agree to aren't becoming selfish - they're finally understanding that their energy is a finite resource and every yes to someone else used to be a no to themselves - Silicon Canals

Saying yes too often can deplete personal resources, leading to resentment and diminished self-control.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Has the Strength Model of Self-Control Been Depleted?

The strength model of self-control proposes that willpower depletes like a limited resource, though recent challenges suggest motivation and cognitive factors better explain observed effects.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

The moment I stopped explaining myself to people who had already decided who I was, I got back an amount of energy I didn't realize I'd been spending - Silicon Canals

Attempting to change someone's predetermined perception of you depletes mental energy through cognitive labor, causing measurable physical and psychological exhaustion.
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Scientists just discovered the time of day when you're smarter, more focused, and at your cognitive best

The researchers analyzed the results of over 100,000 oral exams conducted at an Italian university and found a clear bell curve in pass rates that peaked at noon, regardless of the test taker's chronotype. (More on that in a moment.) Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. is the sweet spot; any earlier or later and the chances of passing significantly decreased. In fact, the earlier or later in the day students took a test, the less likely they were to pass.
Science
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