Awesome Experiences Make Us Nicer
July 30, 2012
Discovery News:
Awesome Experiences Make Us Nicer: Ever feel changed after watching an amazing sunset, or reaching the summit of a mountain or seeing the Northern Lights?
There’s a reason for that, say psychologists.
New research published in the journal Psychological Science shows that awe-inspiring moments can literally make time seem to stand still, or at least slow down. That feeling improves our mental health since many people often feel time-deprived in this modernized world.
Read the whole story: Discovery News
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