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As Douglas J. Lisle said in his book The Pleasure Trap: “The march of history is that of the human race obeying the mantra of the motivational triad—attempting to attain more pleasure, for less pain, with ever-greater efficiency.” To Lisle's point, research shows that jumping on the hedonistic treadmill is a rat trap of despair. Searching for happiness in temporary jolts of pleasure—buying that new purse, getting drunk, eating an entire bag of chips, waiting for the next vacation, casual sex with strangers—only leads to addiction and frustration when reality boomerangs back. Just ask people whose mental life declines after winning the lottery. They have finally made it! Only to realize that the good life is not found in single events but rather the daily monotonies that we take for granted. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Finding Meaning in Regular Old Life

5. Teeth Rotting: The bacteria present in our mouth react with the sugar from the soda forming an acid which attacks the enamel of our teeth. That is the tingly feel you get every time you sip on a soda. Such continuous attacks of acid weaken the teeth, causing cavities and tooth decay, ruining our pearly whites. … [Read more...] about Shocking! This Is What Soda Does To Your Health

But how can we capture moments of awe? Paquette suggests creating an “awe portfolio.” Be your own awe curator. Collect images, objects, and other reminders of your experiences of awe. Keeping a journal of your favorite awe-inspiring memories is one option. Or hang pictures of those moments on your wall. If you have objects that remind you of those moments, put them in places of honor, where you will see them frequently. Or pull together videos, songs, movies, photographs, and other digital images. As you experience new moments of awe, he suggests, “find a way to add those to your portfolio or playlist as well. Try to devote some time each week, even for just a few moments, to relive and replay some of those moments and memories.” … [Read more...] about Three Books to Make 2021 a Much Better Year

13. Now let us make Jalebi and for this, take a plastic sauce bottle with a nozzle cap or a water bottle with a cap. If you are taking a water bottle then make a small hole in it to allow the batter flow through it. … [Read more...] about Jalebi Recipe: How To Make Jalebi At Your Home

Numerous genetic variations can directly impact the risk for alcoholism, usually by altering the ways in which alcohol is experienced and processed in the body and brain. In one study, scientists found that people who naturally have less reactivity to alcohol (as measured by body sway) are more likely to become alcoholic. Basically, the study found that people who are genetically less susceptible to the unpleasant side effects of alcohol (falling down, getting sick, passing out, etc.) are more likely to drink alcoholically. Another study links a specific genetic variation affecting D2 dopamine receptors, which are part of the “reward center” in the brain, to addiction. This genetic mutation, which essentially magnifies the pleasurable effects of addictive substances and behaviors, increases the risk for not just alcoholism but other types of addiction. … [Read more...] about Nature, Nurture, and Addiction