Experiments have been conducted that demonstrate the types of impressions that people make when they first meet someone. Princeton psychologists, Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov, for example, conducted a series of these experiments. They discovered that it only takes a tenth of a second for a stranger to form an impression of a person by looking at their face. When strangers are exposed for longer periods of time, their impressions may be reinforced. Their initial impressions, however, are unlikely to alter very much. It’s interesting to note that a person can also decide whether or not someone is trustworthy in…
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Your health is an ongoing thing. You don’t just feel good or bad 100% of the time. Despite this conventional wisdom, this doesn’t stop us from trying to feel our best as often as possible. Sometimes this means kicking back with a cup of wine to enjoy a few episodes of your favorite show after a trying day. Other times it means stepping outside of your comfort zone and hanging out with some new people. When you want to incorporate a new physical activity into your lifestyle, there are more than enough options for you to choose from. The world’s…
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We never think that we will be the ones to befall disaster, but it can happen. In fact, our odds of experiencing and being killed by a major natural disaster are relatively low, just one in three thousand and five hundred, but that does not mean that they cannot happen. This means that it’s a good idea to always be prepared for the worst – even if you aren’t actively expecting it. While it’s important to go about your day to day life like the worst case scenario will never happen (and in fact, it is more likely than not…
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From getting a facial to enjoying a long and luxurious massage, there are many reasons for the average person to enjoy a day at the spa. A day at any day spa can be hugely relaxing and soothing, especially if the person happens to be feeling particularly stressed out. A day at the spa can also be beneficial for a number of stressed induced health problems – even chronic and musculoskeletal pain. Part of many spa packages include a good deal of pampering. Pampering and treating yourself can have a number of positive impacts. First, it relaxes you, as mentioned…