How To Surprisingly Improve Your Life in Exactly 5 Seconds
It’s proven by Science. I checked!
W e always hear people counting down before doing something exciting like jumping off a cliff or lighting up a firecracker. We do it too! “In three, two, one, go!” That’s normally how it goes.
And oftentimes, no matter how incredibly stupid that activity is that we set out to do, we do it anyway. Do you know why? Because we counted down.
Call it a quick shot of bravery if you will. But it works. Neuroscientists from Yale and UC Boulder actually discovered the science to this behavior.
Our Killer Brains
When we feel the instinct to do something out of habit, it takes a few seconds before we decide whether to do it or not. In those few seconds of hesitation, we unknowingly signal our brain that something is not right.
As an effect, our brains switch to “Protective Mode” and attempt to shield us from feeling scared, intimidated or uncertain by killing our initial thoughts.
For instance, you feel the urge to go to the gym today. Deep inside you know how much cozier it would be to stay at home and just curl up on the couch. After all, what’s one more day of staying in? This train of thought lasts for a few seconds. But, this is enough time to lead your…
