By Cognition Today
Research shows money is directly tied to mental health, a rather unsurprising finding. Not valuing money means having trouble adjusting to life.
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Variety across all aspects of life are a source of "psychological richness." It is 1 of 3 components of a good life.
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Attention toward yourself in the form of self-love leads to higher life satisfaction, and stronger boundaries that reduce social stress.
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Choosing rewards - known as "hedonism" - is a necessary component of a good life. Rewards create motivation and improve decisions.
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Believe it or not, sharing memes is psychologically healthy, because research shows the relatability, humor, and self-expression via memes protects mental health.
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Many decisions depend on what you think of yourself. Your world-view and ability to simplify the world also depends on your identity. So self-exploration is a protective factor.
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Exercise, nutrition, and good sleep maintain the body. When the body's biology functions at it's best, the mind functions at it's best.
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In an overstimulated work-life, breaks are necessary to reset cognitive abilities and motivation. Without those, stress compounds and makes adjusting to work difficult.
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