FOUND: 17 | Mind Blowing Facts

Psychology says people who fear results aren't weak, their brains may be trying to protect them

Rather than reflecting weakness or lack of confidence, this fear usually represents the brain's attempt to prepare for possible disappointment. While no one enjoys uncertainty, developing healthier ways to interpret outcomes can make the waiting period much easier to manage.

The Economic Times · Jul 18

How PFA Scotland is giving out of contract pros a pre-season platform to shine

The summer can traditionally be a lonely time and a source of anxiety for out of contract footballers, but here's how PFA Scotland are filling…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18

Why Indian Men Cannot Name What They Feel, and What That Costs Their Wives in Marriage

The lesson that arrived before languageIt starts before he can read. A boy falls off a bicycle and his father says, get up. A boy cries at school and his uncle says, don't be a girl. A boy tells his mother he is scared of something and she says, don't…

Times Life · Jul 18

Esther Perel has a warning for executives: Your workforce is suffering from social atrophy and AI is making it worse

Europe's boardrooms have spent the past year fixated on productivity, AI adoption, and the search for growth in a stagnant economy. Esther Perel thinks they're missing a more urgent problem.

Fortune · Jul 17

Are You in Love or Just Obsessed? 5 Clear Signs

True love must feel like home. Obsession gives us that sense of a ticking time bomb. It is not hard to get lost in the gray area between these two things, particularly during the first stages of a relationship when each text seems charged with electricity and each silence with…

MyLifeXP · Jul 17

Feeling down in the sun? Summer depression is rare but can be as debilitating as winter SAD

Seasonal depression is often associated with the cold, dark days of winter, but some people experience it in summer instead. And heatwaves and tropical nights can be behind it.

Euronews · Jul 17

Best Chinese proverb of the day: 'A blind horse always frightens itself' — a timeless reminder not to let fear of the unknown hold you back. Whether you're searching for a job, changing careers or learning a new skill, confidence comes from knowledge, preparation and experience, not from avoiding uncertainty

Fear often stems from a lack of knowledge and understanding. Uncertainty can make situations seem more intimidating than they truly are. Seeking facts and gaining clarity helps replace anxiety with confidence. Experience builds confidence as individuals confront and overcome their fears. This proverb remains relevant in today's world of rapid…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests

Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Falling in Love After 40: Why the Fear Is Real and Why the Healing Runs Deeper Than You Think

The fear has a very precise shapeYou are not afraid of love in the abstract. You are afraid of a specific Tuesday afternoon when someone you have let in goes quiet and you cannot tell if it means something or nothing. You are afraid of rearranging your kitchen for a…

Times Life · Jul 17

7 Science-Backed Ashwagandha Benefits That Go Well Beyond Stress and Anxiety Relief

It Cuts Cortisol, and the Research Is SpecificA 2012 double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine gave 300 mg of ashwagandha root extract twice daily to 64 adults with chronic stress. After 60 days, the group taking the extract showed a 27.9% reduction in serum cortisol…

Times Life · Jul 17