Cognitive Hacks @CognitiveHacks

Broadcasting the science of the mind and behavior 🧠 “The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.” - John Milton Los Angeles, CA Joined May 2016

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Cognitive Hacks @CognitiveHacks

4 years ago

Do you have a master's or doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline? Complete an anonymous 10 to 15 minute survey about your education and research experiences: nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

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5 years ago

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5 years ago

Depression sets in when we stop doing things that brings us a sense of mastery and pleasure. This means that keeping up with errands, bills, and hygiene helps to keep depression at bay.

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6 years ago

So often we are caught up in our own minds that we have difficulty connecting to other people. Stop, breathe, and bring your attention back to the present moment by drawing your attention to your senses, your thoughts, and the connection you want from other people.

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6 years ago

Anxiety is often made worse by people not trying to feel their anxiety. This “anxiety about anxiety” is what causes many uncomfortable symptoms. By choosing to accept that you’re experiencing anxiety, you may feel better much quicker.

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6 years ago

Humans have a natural tendency to focus on the negative as a way of protecting themselves. This phenomenon can maximize negative aspects of situations while minimizing the good aspects, leading to a biased perception of reality.

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6 years ago

Despite bad or good things happening, people tend to have a relatively stable level of happiness. This phenomenon is called a hedonic treadmill.

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6 years ago

If you’re starting to feel sad, not doing things will make your mood much worse. Although it’s tough, it’s important that you maintain your hygiene, chores, activities, and relationships with other people. Behavior has a strong effect on mood.

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6 years ago

If you’re having a troubling thought say to yourself that you’re “having the thought that (insert thought).” Then stay to yourself that you’re “having the thought that you’re having the thought that (insert thought).” This creates distance between you and your thoughts.

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6 years ago

Fluctuations in mood.

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6 years ago

When someone is uncomfortable, they may physically self-soothe. This could look like rubbing or shaking one’s leg, fidgeting with an object or hair, or touching or rubbing one’s neck.

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6 years ago

In the past year, around 1 in 14 American adults has met full criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder. This statistic doesn’t count individuals who do not meet criteria, but still experience anxiety in social situations. These experiences are very common.

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6 years ago

When people are ashamed of something they said or admitted they tend to break eye contact almost immediately.

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6 years ago

When you ruminate your mind is in the past (e.g., thinking about the mistakes you’ve made) and when you worry your mind is in the future (e.g., thinking about danger). By practicing mindfulness, you can bring your mind into the present which reduces repetitive negative thinking.

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6 years ago

Many theories in Clinical Psychology suggest that people do not experiences anxiety disorders or depression for situations themselves, rather, those negative emotions come from one’s reaction to and interpretation of those situations.