Tag Archives: Emotion

24Jun/25

America’s Decluttering Mistakes and Emotional Solutions

The Declutter Hub is an initiative by UK-based experts Lesley Spellman and Ingrid Jansen, who advocate for an emotions-led approach to decluttering. Their new book, Reset Your Home, launching in the US, aims to help Americans address the emotional roots of clutter rather than just its physical manifestation. The source highlights ten common mistakes Americans make when decluttering, such as seeking more space, focusing on symptoms, or storing instead of solving. Ultimately, the piece argues that true decluttering involves self-awareness and tackling underlying emotional issues to create a home that supports one’s desired life. Read more

06Jan/24

Four tips for a healthy news diet in 2024, from an expert in media psychology

Sharon Coen, University of Salford

The start of the new year brings inevitable pressure to start fresh, with new hobbies, exercise regimes and healthy diets. But there is one diet you may not have thought of improving this year: your media and news consumption.

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21Nov/23

How movies use music to manipulate your memory

Libby Damjanovic, Lund University

Around one in five American adults manage to squeeze in watching a movie on a daily basis. It’s a great way to escape the daily grind and unwind with loved ones. But, what can you actually remember about last night’s film?

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17Oct/23

Watching movies could be good for your mental health

Jenny Hamilton, University of Lincoln

Many of us enjoy sitting down to watch a good film because of the way movies can make us feel. A sad film might help us release our emotions or a comedy might lift our mood. Movies can also offer a chance to connect with and explore our emotions in a safe way.

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18May/23

I am in love with a stripper

May 18, 2023 /entertainment/ — Yes, it is possible to fall in love with a stripper. However, it is important to remember that strippers are professionals who are paid to entertain. They are not always looking for love, and they may not be able to give you the same level of emotional intimacy that you would get from a partner who is not in the sex industry. Continue reading

10Mar/23

Why does music bring back memories? What the science says

Kelly Jakubowski, Durham University

You’re walking down a busy street on your way to work. You pass a busker playing a song you haven’t heard in years. Now suddenly, instead of noticing all the goings on in the city around you, you’re mentally reliving the first time you heard the song. Hearing that piece of music takes you right back to where you were, who you were with and the feelings associated with that memory.

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