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20 Remarkable Psychology Facts That Will Change The Way You See The World

By Andrew Alpin, 20 February 2018

17Spending Ten Minutes Writing Down Your Worries Before An Exam Can Get You A Higher Score

According to an article in national geographic describing research, it was found that writing one’s worries down on a piece of paper before exams relieves the stress and pressure exerted on our brains and even frees up valuable memory to focus more on the exam.

Spending Ten Minutes Writing Down Your Worries Before An Exam Can Get You A Higher Score

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18Lack Of Sleep Increases Irritability And Increases The Risk Of Depression

Well!! That’s one thing which everyone will have to agree with because several studies have proven how inadequate sleep weakens the brain and immunity leading to stress, anxiety, poor mental focus, lack of concentration and, depression.

Lack Of Sleep Increases Irritability And Increases The Risk Of Depression

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19People Tend To Make Decisions More Quickly When They Need To Go To The Bathroom

Now, how convenient is that. If you are asked a question just before you need to go to the bathroom, wouldn’t you want to decide an answer fast especially when you are hard up.

People Tend To Make Decisions More Quickly When They Need To Go To The Bathroom

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20The Five Most Common Nightmares Are Falling, Being Chased, Death Of A Family Person, Feeling Traped And Being Late

In most cases, the brain interprets fears and problems of daily life into nightmares. These are the most common fears which we experience or may have experienced and playing on our minds at all times. Hence we tend to dream about them through negative representation of nightmares.

The Five Most Common Nightmares Are Falling, Being Chased, Death Of A Family Person, Feeling Traped And Being Late