Tuesday, December 13, 2011

interesting facts part one

When meeting someone for the 1st time, ask them what they LIKE to do, rather than what they do. It’ll get them excited & spark conversation.

Life is too short to waste one single second with someone who doesn't appreciate and value you.

Unexpected text messages from the person you care about can have a positive affect on your body and can instantly improve your mood.

People who have 5 or more friends with whom they can discuss their problems are 60% more likely to say that they are very happy.

A psychological study found that people who are generally 'too nice' are the ones to get hurt the most.

Psychology says, staying quiet doesn’t mean you've got nothing to say. It means you don’t think they're ready to hear your thoughts.

Intelligent people tend to care less about the opinions of others, they also enjoy being alone because of great sense of self.

Fake friends are no different than shadows, they stick around during your brightest moments, but disappear during your darkest hours.

Compared to men's jobs, women's jobs are less likely to be taken over by robots in the future, according to research.

Being single will save you a thousand times more stress than being in the wrong relationship.

Psychology says avoiding something doesn't mean you don’t want it. Sometimes, it means you do want it, but you know it isn't right for you.

There are 4 types of drunks: Nice drunks, mean drunks, introverts that turn extroverted when drunk, and drunks who retain mental faculties.

The biggest regret that people have on their deathbed is that they lived the life expected of them instead of a life true to themselves.

In the end, we regret the chances we didn't take, relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.

When the wrong people leave your life, the wrong things stop happening.

People who are less patient or impulsive tend to move their eyes with greater speed, according to research.

People who are less patient or impulsive tend to move their eyes with greater speed, according to research.

Psychology says that comparing yourself to others is the root cause for feelings of unhappiness and depression.

People usually don't notice the things you do for them until you stop doing those things.

The number one predictor that you will find meaning in your job is the belief that what you do positively impacts others, a study finds.

Curvy women may be more intelligent than skinny women due to fatty acids in their hips that improve their mental abilities, a study found.

70% of the time someone says, "I'm tired" they're actually just depressed and upset.

Hugging or holding hands with the person you love has been proven to reduce stress almost instantly.

Marijuana is illegal but has never caused any deaths from usage, cigarettes kill millions and they are legal to be purchased anywhere.

Fat burning foods: grapefruit, watermelon, berries, hot peppers, celery, greek yogurt, eggs, fish, green tea, coffee, water, oatmeal.

When you fall in love with someone's personality, everything about that person tends to become beautiful.

Regular sex enhances mental performance and increases the production of new neurons in the brain, according to researchers.

54.9% of the Internet is in English, 5.9% is in Russian, 5.7% is in German, 5% is in Japanese, and 4.6% is in Spanish.

A study found that a woman is far more likely to give a stranger her phone number if he is holding a guitar.

Your age doesn’t define your maturity, your grades don’t define your intellect, and rumors don’t define who you are.

People who get angry with each other over the little things, are usually the ones who care about each other the most.

Cut negative people out of your life. The people you spend time with influence your attitude and thoughts more than you think.

Being in a relationship is not about kissing, dates or showing off. It's about being with the person who makes you happy.

Relationships last longer when you don't tell people your business.

Two things define you: Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything.

Music with a strong beat can stimulate brain waves which improve concentration, even after you've stopped listening.

Happiness isn't about getting what you want all the time. It's about loving what you have and being grateful for it.
Give yourself permission to cut negative people from your life, and surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you.

When you tickle the feet of a four-month-old baby, they feel the touch, but don't understand that you are the one creating the sensation.

Never get too attached to anyone unless they also feel the same towards you. One sided expectations can mentally destroy you.

Never expect, never assume, never ask, and never demand. Just let it be. If it is meant to be, it will happen.

Research indicates that putting food in your mouth with your non-dominant hand can cut down on how much you eat by approximately 30 percent.

When people say "you've changed", 95% of the time you haven't, you just stopped acting the way they wanted you to.

Studies show that pretending not to miss someone actually causes your mind to miss them even more.

Don’t fight for their attention. If they really care, you shouldn’t have to.

You have a second brain in your gut, called the Enteric Nervous System. This is where the term 'gut feeling' comes from.

Men have nipples because everyone is a female until the Y chromosome kicks in. You were all girl embryos.

Sometimes, the only reason why you won't let go of what's making you sad is because it was the only thing that made you happy.

If you find yourself constantly dreaming about your high-stress job, don’t worry—your brain is just learning how to do that job better.

Everybody has gone through something that has changed them in a way that they could never go back to the person they once were.

Having sarcastic friends will make you more creative. Sarcasm is considered a brain stimulant.

95% of the time "I don't know" is just an excuse given by someone who is avoiding the truth.

Cuddling kills depression, relieves anxiety, and strengthens the immune system.

Psychology says, friendship is not about who you spend the most time with, it’s about who you have the best time with.

We are subconsciously more attracted to people who have the same taste in music as we do.

People who blush easily are more generous and trustworthy than those who don't

Psychology claims, that mood where everything irritates you indicates that you're actually missing someone

People who fidget burn an extra 350 calories a day. This could work off 10 to 30 pounds a year

Worrying is a waste of time. It doesn't change anything. It messes with your mind and steals your happiness.

Over 80% of the world's gold was formed by earthquakes—they pull rocks apart so quickly that the fluids inside them vaporize, leaving gold.

No matter how much it hurts now, someday you will look back and realize your struggles changed your life for the better.

The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back.

Workers who feel emotionally attached to and identify with their work have better psychological well-being, a study reports.

People that smell good behave more confidently, which makes them more attractive, even if others can't smell their perfume or cologne.

According to a study, people who eat a diet rich in fish, fruits and vegetables but low in meat may lose fewer brain cells as they age.

Cold weather kills 20 times as many people as hot weather, according to an international study.

Studies show that the feeling of being right, produced by dopamine in the brain, is not necessarily connected to actually being correct.

Never give up on something you really want. It's difficult to wait, but it's more difficult to regret.

Researchers have found that the more you try to suppress romantic thoughts about someone, the more you'll end up thinking about them.

Neurologists claim that every time you resist acting on your anger, you’re actually rewiring your brain to be calmer and more loving.

Compared to people who eat spicy foods less than once a week, people who eat them once or twice a week have a 10% reduced risk of death.

A great relationship is about two things: First, appreciating the similarities, and second, respecting the differences.

Sometimes you just need to distance yourself from people. If they care, they'll notice. If they don't, you know where you stand with them.

If someone really wants to see you, they'll find a reason, they'll find a way, and they'll make the effort.

Only 5% of people in an angry mob actually care about the issue at hand; the rest are just filling a need for social belonging.

Psychology says, people tend to value memories more than actual people. Sometimes you miss the memories, not the actual person.

Missing someone and not being able to do anything about it generally makes people moody, easily annoyed and emotionally frustrated.

Be thankful for the bad things in life. They open your eyes to see the good things you weren't paying attention to before.

Some people have a "natural alarm clock" allowing them to wake up whenever they want. This is actually caused by a natural stress hormone.

Sleeping is the most common cure to forget about pain, problems, stress and everything for a while.

If you tell your friend a secret, expect their significant other to know, even if you tell them not to tell anyone.

When a dog sees their owner, their brain secretes the same substances as ours when we are in love.

Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.

The last person on your mind before you close your eyes at night is either the reason for your happiness or pain.

In the end, we regret the chances we didn't take, relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.

Regular sex enhances mental performance and increases the production of new neurons in the brain, according to researchers.

A true friend who understands your troubles is more valuable than a hundred friends who only show up for your smiles.

There are over 70 documented cases of transplant patients experiencing personality changes that reflect the characteristics of their donor.

The loneliest people are the kindest. The saddest people smile the brightest. The most damaged people are the wisest.

No relationship is ever a waste of your time. If it didn't bring you what you want, it taught you what you didn't want.

When you fall in love with someone's personality, everything about that person tends to become beautiful.

Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us.

People tend to develop an emotional bond with music because when people walk away, music is all that is left.

The more homework that a person receives, the more likely that person is to suffer from depression.

The best revenge is to move on, get over it, and continue to succeed. Never give someone the satisfaction of watching you suffer.

Music is so influential on the brain that the type you listen to has the ability to change the way you think and look at the world.

Be thankful for all the struggles you go through. They make you stronger, wiser and humble. Don't let it break you let it make you.