You know that distracted driving is dangerous, but what about eating when your thoughts are elsewhere? A new study explains why you’re likely to snack more while you’re watching TV. Researchers at the University of Sussex studied the impact of perceptually demanding tasks like watching TV or playing video games. They found that subjects whose attention was engaged in another … [Read more...] about The Harsh Truth About Eating While You’re Distracted
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8 Amazing Benefits You Will Gain From Learning a Musical Instrument
It’s never too late to learn to play an instrument. If you’re still stuck at home because of Covid-19, it might be the perfect time to start playing an instrument. Between YouTube, Skype, and all the other online methods of exchanging information, it’s possible to learn an instrument very effectively without having to leave your home. Music can be a wonderful hobby to add to … [Read more...] about 8 Amazing Benefits You Will Gain From Learning a Musical Instrument
Enjoy the Holidays Without the Stress
The holidays are an interesting time. It can be a time of joy, excitement, and anticipation. It can also be stressful. Holiday get-togethers can be loud and crowded. Add to that the fact that you still resent what Uncle Bill did last Christmas, and the possibility that your cousin might have Covid-19, and the holidays just got even more stressful. Holidays can also be … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Holidays Without the Stress
How to Overcome Frustration and Disappointment
Are there times when you’ve been working hard to make progress on something or just get it completed, yet despite your best efforts, it just isn’t going well, and you feel frustrated and disappointed about that? It can be like you’re running through mud, using up all your energy, but you’re not getting very far at all! Experiencing these kinds of disappointments can be … [Read more...] about How to Overcome Frustration and Disappointment
A Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your Teen
Remember when your kids were little, and they were happy to do just about anything for a sticker or a kind word? Now they’re older, and you have to try harder to motivate them. Many parents become frustrated with teens who play video games for hours but avoid homework and chores. The situation can be even more challenging now that COVID-19 limits opportunities for … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your Teen