How to figure out if someone is secretly wealthy

I'll let you in on a little secret - money is like sex: the more of it you have, the less likely you are to obsess about it. Which is why many really wealthy people don't live conspicuous lifestyles. It's why the most popular car among millionaires is a pickup truck and not Mercedes/BMW/etc. For every insecure egomaniac living the lifestyle of the rich and shameless, there are a dozen living quietly - or what the late Thomas Stanley called “The millionaire next door”

The quiet millionaires typically live a slightly upper middle class lifestyle. They have nice homes, but not mansions. They are more likely to drive Hondas, Subarus, Volvos, Jeep Grand Cherokees, or a Ford F150. They shop at Costco, and Target. They have nice clothes, but usually avoid “designer” brands, gaudy jewelry, and other outward displays of conspicuous consumption.

So how do you tell them apart?

• They tend to be foodies: Many of the quietly wealthy I know have amazing kitchens and like to cook, as well as go out to restaurants known for their chefs. They know their way around a 5 star menu. Wine collections are common, with 25 or 30 really great wines as well as the occasional “two buck chuck” or $12 bottle of wine. Look for top notch cookware and appliances.
• They read: The average American watches 4 hours of TV a day. The average millionaire spends that much time reading each day. Not one wealthy person I know can tell you who got voted off whatever island the night before. But they can probably tell you what's on the New York Times bestseller list that week.
• They value unique experiences: Everybody takes a vacation. The secretly wealthy are often well traveled without being “touristy”. They've visited at least 5 other countries, and like the more out of the way places - Iceland, Peru, New Zealand, Patagonia. A trip to Antarctica is a dead giveaway.
• They lack “stuff”: The one odd paradox I've noticed about the wealthy is that the more money they have, the less cluttered their life is. Their homes are not filled with useless knickknacks. They can actually park their cars in the garage. Their homes are often downright minimalist. Look for unique and original pieces of art (not necessarily something we'll know or something very expensive)
• They are health conscious: A wealthy friend once told me that “Your appearance is a reflection of the respect you have for yourself”. Nearly every wealthy acquaintance I have is a fitness nut. Daily yoga, running, cycling, swimming, marathons, home gym equipment, etc. A quietly wealthy friend of mine has a $10,000 gym in his basement. If you're wealthy and happy, you tend to want to live a long healthy life so you can enjoy it all.
• They support the Arts: I always seem to run into the same people at the local museums, operas, classical music concerts, art walks, charity events, and botanical gardens. They are frequently members of the respective institutions and cherish the members only events.

It's always hard to generalize on a large group of people, but I think that would cover 2/3rds of the quietly wealthy people I know. For every category listed above, I know several exceptions and I'm sure others do as well.

In the end, they are secretly wealthy for a reason - wealth doesn't define them and they would rather not have others define them by it either. Life is easier as a quiet millionaire. Once people find out you're rich, they treat you differently and constantly judge you. If you spend money, you're accused of showing off; live frugally and you're a cheapskate. Weddings, birthdays, and Christmas are a nightmare because everyone expects some over the top gift. Overspend on one relative, and the rest will expect more. You also start to wonder how many of your “friends” are real. After a while, the only people you trust are other wealthy people.

If you suspect someone is secretly wealthy, just leave them be. If they really trust you, they'll tell you eventually. Maybe.

How to train your memory and make the most use of your brain in daily life

There are dozens of ways to give your brain a workout and make the most of your supercomputer! Read these 7 tips and see which ones can work best for you.

ONE. Write things down.

It sounds simple, right? Could be, but it impacts your brain in a big way. The act of writing has a chemical effect by increasing blood flow to areas of your brain responsible for your memories. This can be pretty easy to incorporate into your daily life. How? Come up with small ways to practice your writing skills. Start a journal, write letters to friends by hand, create a detailed plan for the week or month, or start your own blog. Writing on a regular basis can boost your memory and help you recall information when you need it.

TWO. Use music to your memory advantage.

There’s a lot of research that shows music is helpful in boosting long-term memory. It has a lot of other benefits for the brain: music increases brain plasticity, improves focus and even motivation, and protects against cognitive decline and memory loss. 

THREE. Use the teaching technique.

One of the most powerful memory techniques is recalling newly learned information by teaching it to someone else. The benefit? It helps you review, recall, and retain what you’ve learned in a much better way than just silently looking over the material. Here’s how to start:

• Get an audience: it can be a close friend or family member. Too shy to speak to anyone? Pretend you have a couple of invisible students who really need to learn what you just covered!
• Create a private classroom: take a large sheet of white paper (or tape together several sheets for a bigger writing surface), then tape it to your bedroom wall at eye level. Be sure you have some leg room to stand in front of it. Have a pen handy, and a thick black marker (or different colored highlighters) to underline important concepts.
• Get to work: Write an outline of the most important points in the chapter you just covered, then go over the concepts aloud one by one. Make your “lecture” come alive by drawing diagrams on the side and by providing a few examples; add some humor or a short story to make it even more interesting. At the end, summarize what you thought to be key parts of the lecture and highlight these sections with your thick marker or highlighter. This helps you recall details better and solidify what you’ve learned.

FOUR. Build a memory palace.

A memory palace (the method of loci) is a memory-boosting technique that dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. It’s called a palace because it represents a place or series of places that you can create in your mind to store information that you need to remember. The benefit? Your brain remembers information better when it’s told in a story format, and a big part of this technique is telling the story of where the information is located. Here are a few resources to help explain the fundamentals:

• Learn how to build it
• Example: step by step guide to building a memory palace
• Read about it
• Joshua Foer: Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
• Watch a video explaining it
• TEDTalk with Joshua Foer: Feats of memory anyone can do

FIVE. Visualize your progress.

This is a technique called building a mental model; you imagine in detail what you expect to read and learn. As you imagine the details, be sure to cover all the steps you will be covering. For example: if you are studying or learning something new, visualize covering a certain amount of material (chapters, paragraphs, sections), taking notes on the important concepts you discover, writing down questions to research later. The benefit? You train your brain to anticipate next steps and map out the entire learning process in a way that’s easier to understand.

SIX. Develop your critical thinking skills.

As you learn new things, it is important that you don’t just take everything you see, hear, and read for granted. Instead, you should focus on forming your own opinions and ask yourself why these things matter to you. Here’s how to exercise your critical thinking muscle:

• Expose yourself to different points of view (f.ex., on world history, philosophy, politics, psychology, literature, spiritual practice, art, technology, etc.).
• Ask questions to understand better: to make sure they’re really effective, don’t just ask questions that others can respond ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to; ask open-ended questions that begin with why and how.
• Figure out what you can learn from it all: distill from all the information you gather what is important to you and your future self. Take into consideration your own personal goals, values, and priorities.

SEVEN. Boost memory with some exercise 4 hours after intense learning.

Exercise is important to boost memory, but it’s the actual timing of it that is key. Scientists found that people who exercised four hours after their study sessionretained the information better a few days later than those who exercised either immediately after studying or those who didn’t exercise at all. Brain scans from the study show that exercising with a delay affects the hippocampus, an area of the brain that is important for learning and memory.

Some awesome face reading techniques

Face reading or physiognomy is a very fascinating technique where you interpret a person’s personality traits, fate (past, present, future), as well as health condition – just by studying the face! You can do facial readings on yourself, your lover, family members, friends, co-workers etc. and discover things that may surprise you! To help you get started, we’ve put together a simple face reading guide, see below. But first, what is face reading all about?

Face Reading – A Type of ”Structured” Psychic Reading

Psychic readings can be divided into two categories – ”unstructured psychic reading” and ”structured psychic reading”. An unstructured psychic reader don’t use any divination tool at all, to get information about a client’s past, present, and future. On the other hand, a structured psychic reader use divination tools such as tarot cards, astrology birth charts, crystals, rune stones, I-Ching coins, wine sediments / tea leafs / coffee grounds (Tasseography), or study the hand shape, lines, markings, and mounts on the hand (Palmistry) etc. to get insights about their love life, relationships, career, money, and health.

Face reading is very much like palm reading, where the psychic studies some specific part of the client’s physical body get clarity and answers. Face reading involves the study of the face – including lines, spots, and color changes on the face, as well as the shape of the face. You’d be surprised how a simple face reading can give you clarity and answers! Face readings has been popular in China for thousands of years, and has spread throughout the world due to its simplicity as well as accuracy. This fascinating type of psychic reading is available for you online 24/7. So, if you want a full, in-depth face reading, then contact professional face reading astrology experts. Here are a few examples on questions that you can ask a face reader:

• Can I trust him/her?
• Do we have anything in common?
• Is this prospective client reliable?
• Should I hire this employee candidate?

If you want to learn about facial reading and how to do a face reading on yourself or on your friends, then keep reading!

What is a Face Reading?

Face reading or physiognomy, is an ancient art of analyzing a person’s character based on their facial features. Every facial feature – such as narrow eyes, big nose, long chin, thick eyebrows etc. – has a psychological meaning. You see, facial features and personality traits – such as gifts, and talents –  go hand in hand.

Face reading is more than just learning about a person’s characteristics. It can also give you a general idea about the future. It is possible to actually see how a person’s life will turn out – starting from their childhood until their transition – just by reading the face!

You can also do a face reading to reveal the state of your health. The Taoist monk healers used to read faces in their diagnostic practices. They discovered that since the skin is very thin and delicate on the face, the first signs of any health problems will be revealed in that specific area of the body. Today, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are still practicing face reading to detect illnesses in a patient.

Face Reading Techniques

The study of determining personal characteristics from the features of the face (physiognomy) has been fascinated by cultures all around the world. The Chinese healers have practiced face reading for thousands of years, and they believe that facial features can reveal hidden truths about an individual’s personality. The art of face reading was also practiced by the Greek philosopher Socrates (470-399). Furthermore, Marco Polo (1254-1324) discovered that physiognomy face reading was practiced in India as well! Today, there are online face reading astrology experts available 24/7 that can give you valuable information about yourself and your loved ones in a matter of minutes!

A quick glance of a person’s face can help you get a fair idea about your date’s characteristics, your friend’s fate, or your client’s talents characteristics. Learning a few simple face reading techniques can be very useful in your personal life as well as in your professional life.

Even so, is face reading ”for real”?

Well, if you think that reading faces sounds strange then you should know that scientists are nowadays starting to accept that there may be a correlation between the shape of the face and characteristics. In fact, a recent study showed that men with a wide face tend to feel more powerful. The scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee also noticed that men with this characteristic had a tendency to lie more in business in order to make more money. Find out more: The Royal Society Publishing.

If you want to know a person on a deeper level, here’s you chance! Learn how to read faces and personalities with this simple face reading guide.

1. Face Reading – Personality Traits

So, let’s find out what your facial features say about your personality. This guide will teach you how to read faces and personality traits.

Physiognomy – Face Shape

Oval Face Shape

Oval Face Shape – Characteristics: An oval shaped face – also sometimes known as ”metal face” in Chinese face reading – is well proportioned and symmetrical; evenly shaped to the chin, with tapered jaws and fair complexion. Face readers have long noticed that people with metal face often have a high IQ, are perfectionists, and self-critical. They also tend to be weaker in physical strength. Even so, they tend to be very bold, and full of brilliant ideas, but often leave the ”heavy” work to their co-workers with heart shaped faces. They are true pioneers, even if their ideas can be a bit irrational at times. Other typical oval face shape personality traits include firmness and a sense of honesty. They seem to always obey the rules and can be great managers, judges, and diplomats. Anything that has to do with decision making and justice suit them extremely well.

• High IQ
• Perfectionist
• Self-critical
• Weak physique
• Bold
• Pioneer
• Firm
• Obey the rules
• Good in decision making
• Great in positions of justice

Round Face Shape

Round Face Shape – Characteristics: People with fleshy, plump, and round face – or sometimes referred as ”water face” in Chinese face reading– are very smart, intelligent, reflective, and diplomatic, with a strong business sense. They are very adaptable, dynamic, and enjoy variety, but tend to be slow in decision making. According to face readers, men and women with this face shape are very optimistic, kind, caring, and sensitive, and seek stable and long-term relationships. A person with a round face shape can be very creative and intuitive. Also, people with round faces are dreamers and thought to have vivid sexual fantasies!

• Smart
• Diplomatic
• Business minded
• Adaptable
• Reflective
• Optimistic
• Caring
• Sensitive
• Intuitive
• Dreamer

Heart Face Shape

Heart Face Shape – Characteristics: A heart shaped face – also sometimes known as ”wood face” in Chinese face reading – comes with a delicate chin suggesting that this person is not very interested in physical activity. Face readers have discovered that most people with heart shaped faces are not very fond of outdoor work and tend to have lower physique. They would rather spend their time analyzing and acquiring knowledge. Their tall and broad forehead indicates mental capacity and intellectual persuasion. Other heart shaped face characteristics include being natural leaders, good planners, and having a great sense of responsibility. They are also able to see the big picture, and seeing through a project. People with heart face shapes are deep thinkers, and very philosophical with strong ideals. They’d rather collect knowledge instead of spending time on their financial situation. A person with this face shape spend more time nurturing their relationships, as they are very loving and generous. Many writers, artists, and researchers are people with heart shaped faces.

• Lower physique
• Intellectual
• Analyzing
• Leader
• Responsible
• Philosophical
• Idealistic
• Knowledge is more important than money
• Loving
• Generous

Square Face Shape

Square Face Shape – Characteristics: A person with square shaped face – or sometimes referred as ”earth face” in Chinese face reading – is very methodical, practical, and ”down to earth”. They seek stability and security in their work life, as well as in their personal life. You will never find them rushing into things, or taking unnecessary risks. Face readers have noticed that a person with this face shape prefer the safe and proven path. Other typical square face personality traits include being conservative, prudent, quiet, and not easily influenced by other people. Work areas that are suitable for a person with a square face shape are finance and insurance, since they are very trustworthy, perceptive, stable, and reliable.

• Down to earth
• Methodical
• Practical
• Seeking stability
• Prefer the safe path
• Conservative
• Prudent
• Quiet
• Reliable
• Perceptive

Triangle Face Shape

Triangle Face Shape – Characteristics: A triangle shaped face – also sometimes known as ”fire face” in Chinese face reading – has a dominant flared out chin and is narrower at the cheekbones, and even narrower at the forehead. People with this face shape are extroverted, very sociable, with a fun personality. Face readers have noticed that a person with a triangle face shape is like an open book, and never keeps grudges inside. They often have an illuminating quality and can change people’s perspective. A person with a triangle shaped face is very people-oriented and need others to fully shine. Working as a presenter or speaker are perfect career choices for a person with a fire face, or anything else that requires an audience or networking skills. The only thing they need to control in order to be successful is their fiery temper!

• Extroverted
• Sociable
• People-oriented
• Fun personality
• Keeps no grudges
• Illuminating
• Entertaining
• Temperamental
• Good at networking
• Needs an audience

Physiognomy – Face Attributes

Next step in doing a physiognomy face reading is to look for key attributes of the face. The specific areas that professional face readers study are the forehead, eyes, lips, nose, and jaws.

Face Reading – FOREHEAD: Forehead reading is very important in physiognomy. Let’s see what the forehead can say about a person’s characteristics.

• Average forehead: intelligent, objective, organized, great teacher, they like clear ideas, intuitive, hard-working, balanced, great at solving problems
• High forehead: skilled at digesting information, like to learn new things, good at physics, maths & philosophy, prudent, can sense danger, hate taking risks, dislike uncertainty & disorder, seek security & clarity, methodical, like to plan in advance
• Low forehead: independent, spontaneous, act first & think later, surrounded by problems, they learn the hard way (from their own mistakes), they use their heart and not their head to solve problems and to approach life

Forehead Reading – High / Low Forehead

Face Reading – EYES: The eyes can also tell you a lot about a person’s characteristics, according to Chinese face reading. ” Eyes are the window to the soul”. This is so true, especially when you learn more about face reading. So, what do face readers say about the eyes? Shape and personality, is there a connection?
Yes! Here’s what the experts have found out when it comes to different types of eyes and personality traits.

• Big eyes: receptive, open-minded, have an intellectual curiosity & vivid imagination, hate boredom, very creative, easily distracted, hypersensitive
• Small eyes: selective mind, organized, thorough, methodical, focus deeply on things that interest them, narrow-minded

Eye Reading – Big Eyes / Small Eyes

Face Reading – NOSE: According to Chinese face reading, nose types and sizes can reveal a great deal about a person’s characteristics. Nose reading is very easy to do. Here’s what they have found out from years of practicing nose face reading:

• Short nose: kind, sensitive, defensive, it’s hard to get to know them well, dislike anything different, problems are often in their head and not in reality
• Long nose: decisive, bossy, active, enjoy traveling, sports & culture, love their freedom, need their space, dissatisfied, try anything new without really committing, chase “unattainable” ideals
• “Roman” nose: either they love something or they hate things with great passion, charismatic, enthusiastic, judgmental, principled

Nose Reading – Small Nose / Big Nose

Face reading – LIPS: Next, let’s delve into another important part of Chinese face reading – lips. You’ve probably noticed that the size of a person’s lips can say a lot about their personality. But what have professional face readers found out? Let’s start with thin lips personality traits.

• Thin lips: selective, quality is more important than quantity, sophisticated, love beautiful words, enjoy nice presentations, want things to be done properly
• Full lips: very confident, pleasure seeker in bed and in life in general, love trying new things, like to give, receive & share their experiences

Face Reading – Thin Lips / Full Lips

Face reading – CHIN / JAWS: A simple chin face reading can give you very valuable information in only few seconds. Here’s what the chin will tell you!

• Prominent chin/jaws: active, very impatient, like to take the first step and be in charge in a relationship as well at work, opinionated, judgmental, strong, often stand up and fight for what they believe in, many politicians have prominent chin/jaws
• Small chin/jaws: enjoy pleasures in life, sophisticated, demanding, intolerant, go for quality over quantity, seek authentic, intimate & harmonious relationships, conventional, like traditions.

Chin Face Reading – Prominent Chin / Small Chin

2. Face Reading – Fate (Past, Present, Future)

The following face reading techniques can be used to get an idea about a person’s past and what’s going on in their life right now. You can also use this technique to do a general prediction of the future!

• Face Reading Fate – Past, Present, Future 0-20 years of age: A forehead reading is a great technique to use if you want to learn about someone’s past. The area at the top of the forehead (1 – see picture) is called the celestial region in face reading – indicating that a person’s childhood is determined by ”heaven” and fate rather than by the person’s own efforts. You will be able to learn about their relationship with their parents when you do a forehead reading. Chinese face readers have found that a clear forehead is a sign of a happy childhood whereas a dull skin color or indented forehead are revealing health issues, problems at school, or trouble with family members during that period in life.
• 21-26 years of age: If you study the area in the middle of the forehead (2 – see picture), you will see what’s been going in the person’s life after they moved from home and started their career path. A nice rounded bright forehead indicates a great start in their career – whereas a darker skin color in that area or if that area is indented, shows that the person must struggle a lot to gain success, according to Chinese face reading.
• 27-39 years of age: The area between the eyebrows (3 – see picture) is associated with life after the age of 27, according to Chinese face reading. If this area is bright, firm, and gently rounded, then the person has a very positive outlook on life. If the eyebrows are thick and there is a wide space between them, then the person will make a lot of money and live a long life. If the eyebrows are very close together, that signifies that the person has difficulty in forgiving and letting go of things. A dull or dark color in this area is associated with health issues and unhappiness in career.
• 40-60 years of age: If you study the area at the center of the eyes down to the nose tip (4 – see picture), you will get an idea on how life will turn out when they are in their middle age. Chinese face readers believe that black spots or cross lines in this area are indications of health issues or problems with their spouse.
• Love Region: If you want to know about a person’s love life, then check out the cheeks (5 – see picture)! Chinese face readers have noticed that people with rounded bright cheeks tend to fall in love very deeply. Chinese face readers believe that people with low cheeks, uneven cheeks, or with wrinkles, tend to have unhappy love affairs due to over indulgence or selfishness.
• Fertility & Energy Region: The area between the nose tip and upper lip (6 – see picture) – or philtrum – represents the person’s energy resources and ability to have children. Longevity and the ability to have children, is associated with a long, deep, and broad philtrum, according to Chinese face reading. Short philtrum is associated with an early death, and a flat philtrum is a sign of childlessness and low energy.
• 60– years of age: The chin represent the period after the 60th year of age (7 – see picture). A rounded and spacious chin indicates happiness in old age. A dark hue or a weak chin represents no close friends and unhappiness during that period of life. It can also mean dangers of drowning, food poisoning,or waterborne diseases, according to Chinese face reading.

3. Face Reading – Health

Chinese face reading does not only include the study of a person’s character and fate, it can also be applied to learn about the overall state of a person’s health. In fact, a skilled TCM doctor can detect up to 70 % of a patient’s health issues, just by examining the face! This medical art was developed by Taoist monk healers 3,000 years ago. They discovered that the face is like a hologram, and each internal organ and energy meridian, is connected to a specific area on the face. Due to its simplicity and accuracy, face reading is still a common diagnostic practice within the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Below are some simple face reading techniques that you can use to get clues about a person’s health.

• Forehead – A forehead reading can give you insights about the condition of a person’s heart, bladder, and small intestines. A forehead without any spots, lines, rash, or color change, indicates a good physical health. If there are any skin problems on the forehead, then there may be problems with the heart, bladder, or small intestines – (internal organs or energy meridians).
• Temples, Area between the Eyes – Problems with the liver can show up as pimples, lines, or color changes around the eyes.
• Area below the Eyes – Eye bags, or dark circles under the eyes are indications of issues with the kidneys or the kidney meridian, according to Chinese face reading.
• Upper Cheek, Upper Lip – Any problems with the stomach will be noticed on the upper cheek or upper lip, as color change, rash, spots, or lines.
• Nose, Ears – Red nose or ears, or spots on these areas, can be signs of heart problems, according to Chinese face reading.
• Lower Cheeks, Chest – The lung is related to the lower cheeks and chest, which means that any problems with the lung could show up as skin problems on these areas.
• Lower Lip, Crease at base of Nostrils, Sides of Chin, Back – Skin problems in any of these areas could be a sign of problems with the large intestines, according to Chinese face reading.
• Chin, Jawline – Chinese face readers have noticed that spots, lines, or color changes on the chin are indications of hormonal imbalance, or problems with the reproductive system.

Can anyone become a Face Reader?

Yes! Reading faces isn’t very difficult. You just need to learn the basics. There are thousands of facial features to study, but you don’t need to know them all to become a successful face reader. By comprehending the most important facial features, you will be able to interpret a person’s character and talents. All you need is a lot of practice, and it’s so much fun doing face reading on yourself, your friends, and family members. Follow the face reading guide described above and get started. Have fun!

If you have any doubts and want a full face reading, please contact a face reading expert. You can ask about yourself, or show a picture of a friend to a recommended professional face reading astrology team. Get valuable information about your lover’s, friend’s, or college’s attributes and behavior! Go ahead and contact the best face reading astrology experts right now!

Thanks to : Psychic Readings

Some Psychological tricks and hacks that are useful

The 4 Best Tricks For Psychology that I learned while i was being around with People and Personal Development in my Free Time are:

1. If you want others to open up to you or like you, make them the most important thing in the world. In Psychology this is referred to as “Active Listening”. All you need to do is give your entire attention to them when they talk. There are various ways you can implement this:

• Think that you have to give an hour long presentation on what they talked about the next day.
• Act like they have something to share that will give you a million dollars.
• Listen like you would if you were talking to your hero or god.

Doing so will make sure you pay full attention to what they say. The difference is minute in your eyes, but the subconscious effect it has is massive! People will feel it and will love to talk to you, because you make them feel like they matter. Which is one of the most sought after feelings in the world.

Try going an entire day with paying full attention to everyone and get their responses the next day. You will be surprised by the difference it made for them.

2. You see what you think about. Let’s use an example for this. A driver who believes the stereotype that women are bad drivers will see both bad drivers that are men and women, and good drivers that are men and women. But, even though he sees about an equal amount of each, he will only consciously be aware of the bad women drivers and the good men drivers.

This is a security mechanism in our brain to confirm that we are right and to boost our ego. The interesting part comes in when you realize that this works for everything!

When we think about positive things, how great the world is and how amazing our life is, we see more proof of it in the real world. What might be considered normal will be considered great in this Point of View. The same way when we think about how bad everything is and how Life is going against us, we see normal events as being negative and small problems as being gigantic.

The best way to use this to our advantage is to think about how we want the world to look like. Because we find proof for everything we look for it is up to us to decide how we want to see the world. If we do not do this, someone else will decide for us.

Using this effectively can lead to a happier life, filled with gratitude and amazement. But it does take practice and effort.

3. Motion creates Emotion. It is a common Research subject in Psychology and has been studied in many different aspects. The most popular one is “How to feel more confident”. Studies in this area have shown that the more space you take up, the more confident you feel. When you sit, sit with your legs open and arms outstretched, when standing, stand up tall and wide.

What’s even more amazing than these findings is the fact that this works with everyEmotion. Whenever you want to be happy, excited, confident, sexy, loving, or whatever else, just think about what a person with those qualities would do. Imagine that person in the same situation, how would they act? What would they say? What would they think?

Ask yourself these questions and then simply copy that person in your head. Depending on how you move and behave your brain will activate the areas in your brain corresponding to the emotion you portray and release the corresponding hormones to make you feel that way!

4. Reality Testing. A lot of our daily problems arise from us overthinking. We make the problems bigger or smaller than they actually are and need the help of these strategies to actually see the reality. Without this we cannot solve the problem because we either get too scared to try, or think the problem isn’t that big and do not think it is worth solving.

In Reality Testing Psychotherapists encourage clients to look at their problemsobjectively and to back-track to the negative thoughts and analyze them. Some common ways we tend to do this are:

• Over-generalization. Thinking that one negative event will lead to more and more negative events is something we cannot know. We generalize the meaning of what happens even though we have no idea. Instead think that this is one event, period. It is just one event and the next event is completely separate from it. Even though in your experience that may not have been the case, if you think this way you will go into more situations feeling empowered and will believe in your ability to still change the events.
• Comparing to others. This is an extremely common occurrence. To be honest, we have no idea what the other person has gone through to get there. They may have worked 18 hours every day for the last year, crying and sweating, to get to where they are today. Do not assume that they got to where they are with the same effort you did. There is no point in comparing to others because, unless we actually lived through their life, we have no idea what it took for them to get there. Even if they tell us they will have a skewed perception and we will receive it through our point of view, which also skews the reality of it. Instead of comparing yourself to others around you, compare yourself to how you were a month or year ago. The only real reference point you have is a past self.
• Blaming others. We wish to make life easy on ourselves. And what is easier than saying that we are not at fault for anything that happens? It is so easy to push the fault onto others, or onto life itself, because they cannot defend themselves. When we blame others for our misfortune, Therapists will intervene and start a paradigm-shift with the clients. They encourage clients to take responsibility foreverything for a while. Obviously this can lead to the other extreme, but the point is to first get out of the habit of blaming others. When we take responsibility ourselves it is more likely that we will act to correct it.
• Thinking in “All” or “Nothing”. To overcome this you should be very precise in what you say. This is also how a lot of fights start with couples. Phrases like “You always do this” or “You never do that” lead to a skewed perception of Reality. Instead think about how often something occurred in the last week or month and count the exact number. This will remove the extremist thinking, getting you closer to the solution of the problem.

The best way to memorize or remember what you study/read

Try these 10 tips for improving your memory and remembering what you’ve studied.

Give your brain the benefit of a workout.

Doing physical exercise, even if it is targeted and short, can do wonders for your brain. Exercise improves your brain's cognitive performance, increases its problem solving ability, and even boosts long-term memory. The goal is to be consistent, so even a short 30 minute workout will energize you and prepare you for the day. Here are some examples of shorter workouts:

• a morning yoga routine
• a 15 minute bootcamp session
• a set of hindu pushups
• a set of lunges and squats
• a 20-minute power walk
• a quick run through the neighborhood

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Feed your brain the right way.

• Start your day with a balanced breakfast, for example with a combination of protein, fruits, and healthy fats (such as nuts): it can be oatmeal or yogurt with granola, fresh fruit, walnuts and almonds.
• Have an egg! Eggs are a powerful mix of B vitamins (they help nerve cells to burn glucose), antioxidants (they protect neurons against damage), and omega-3 fatty acids (they keep nerve cells functioning at optimal speed).
• Have walnuts as a snack: this powerful brain food improves cognitive function and boosts learning, and can even reduce memory loss. You need less than a handful for maximum effect.
• Did you know that some excellent brain food includes sardines, beets, spinach, and lentils? Try to incorporate these and other foods into your daily meals to boost your brain power.

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Use the memory palace technique.

What is a memory palace? Also known as 'the method of loci', a technique that dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, this mnemonic device represents a place or series of places you can create in your mind to store information that you need to remember. Here are some resources that might help:

• Learn how to build a memory palace
• Example 1: step by step guide to building a memory palace
• Example 2: how to build a memory palace
• Read a book
• Joshua Foer: Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
• Harry Lorayne: The Memory Book: The Classic Guide to Improving Your Memory at Work, at School, and at Play
• Watch a video
• TEDTalk with Joshua Foer: Feats of memory anyone can do (length: 20 minutes)
• Explore a Quora question
• What are the best books on Memory Palace?

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Avoid checking email frequently.

This habit doesn't only keep you distracted; according to the Harvard Business Review it can lower your IQ by up to 10 points. Unless you're waiting for an email that will change the course of your life (and these are rare), leave checking your inbox for later in the day, instead of doing it first thing in the morning when your brain is well rested and can perform more complex problem-solving.

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Write stuff down.

The act of writing has a chemical effect on your brain by increasing blood flow to areas of your brain responsible for your memories. How can you create a writing ritual? Start a journal, write letters to friends by hand, create a detailed plan for the week or month, or start your own blog. Writing regularly can boost your memory and help you recall information when you need it.

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Use music to your memory advantage.

There’s a lot of research that shows music is helpful in boosting long-term memory. It has a lot of other benefits for the brain: music increases brain plasticity, improves focus and even motivation, and protects against cognitive decline and memory loss. Read this post for more details on how music can help you become smarter.

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Take on the role of teacher.

One of the most powerful memory techniques that people often overlook is recalling newly learned information by teaching it to someone else, for example a friend, schoolmate, or family member. Create an outline of the most important points, then go over the concepts aloud with your friend one by one. Make your “lecture” come alive by providing a few examples; add some humor or a short story to make it even more interesting. Ask questions and encourage them to ask you for explanations. You will find that talking about the material out loud helps you solidify what you’ve learned and recall what’s most important.

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Challenge your mind in a creative way.

Do crossword puzzles, put together a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, learn chess, play cards, or read books. These activities keep your brain active and challenged, help delay memory loss, and promote learning new things every day.

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Train your mind with meditation.

Meditating can declutter your brain of thoughts that distract you from the brilliant work you could be doing. This small practice doesn't require a lot of time, is simple to follow, and has many benefits, including better focus throughout the day, more concentration, improved ability to cope with the day’s events, and a greater sense of calm. Try the Headspace app to start with just 10 minutes; it's fun and easy to use.

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Empower your brain with sleep.

What’s the big deal about sleeping? You don’t want to miss it. Chronic sleep deprivation can reduce your cognitive abilities, negatively impact your concentration, and can even reduce your IQ. Train your brain to wind down at the same time each evening to signal to your body that it's time to sleep, by (1) setting a bedtime alarm on your phone about 30 minutes before bedtime, and (2) following a simple nighttime routine that can help you unwind better.