Do you enjoy scary movies? While they may not be for everyone, psychology research shows why certain people like to experience the fear, shock, and disgust that often come from watching horror movies.
Emodiversity describes the variety of emotions we experience in daily life. Research suggests that a rich and balanced emotional range may predict physical and mental health better than simply measuring the total amount of “positive” versus “negative” emotions.
One of the most difficult things to do when managing our thoughts and emotions is to just let things be. Instead, we have the tendency to avoid or cling to certain thoughts and emotions. We judge some as good, others as bad, and these judgments – in many ways – become a self-fulling prophecy. On (more…)
Positive thrill-seeking is a way to get our “dose of excitement” without the dangerous and unnecessary risks that often come with others forms of thrill-seeking like gambling or drug abuse.