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A Flash of Red Can Sharpen Focus

May 19th 2009 21:25
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A Flash of Red Can Sharpen Focus

When you need to make a tough decision, just think about the last time you were angry.


Sounds counterintuitive, but a little anger can actually help you choose better, a recent study suggests. Just don’t work yourself up into a rage. That state still sends all reason out the window.

Get Lightly Steamed, Think Straight

Researchers recently put college coeds in an angry state and then asked them to read a couple of arguments about students’ spending habits. One argument was weak, the other strong. Students were better able to spot the stronger argument when they were a little peeved. Why? Anger may trigger adaptive behaviors -- the kind of behaviors that allow people to adjust to circumstances and make productive, constructive choices.
But Don’t Lose It

Fleeting moments of anger may give you focus, but chronic tension and hostility will take a toll on your health -- possibly increasing your risk of heart disease






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Comment by Lester Caudill

May 20th 2009 12:18
Interesting Katyzzz, I have always tried to stay clam, and make a rational decision, but turns out that I may not have been hitting on all cylinders.

Comment by katyzzz

May 20th 2009 19:42
I think we are all like that Lester. I blew my cool last Saturday, right Sunday, for Church, of course.

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