Author website of Dr David R Hamilton, containing blogs, links to books and events.
Studies show that anticipation of an event often boosts our happiness more than the event itself. In fact, happiness is usually felt 3 times - before, during, and after. The post The Happiness that Happens Before it Happens appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .
Rest isn't something we just take as a luxury. Science shows that it's part of productivity. Rest allows the brain to process and consolidate what it's been learning. The post Why Your Brain Needs Space appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .
Research shows that kindness to others impacts a genetic program that results in reduced inflammation and a bolstering of natural antiviral activity. Kindness signals safety in the brain. The post Nature’s Ultimate Health Tonic appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .
Studies show that kindness is like a superfood for your mental wellbeing. It boosts happiness, protects against depression, and can even alleviate anxiety. The post Kindness: The Superfood Nobody Puts in a Smoothie appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .
The science of neuroaesthetics shows that beauty reduces stress, boosts positive emotions, calms the nervous system, and expands perception. Beauty has these effects because it signals safety in the brain. The post Your brain needs more beauty appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .
Studies suggest that awareness without warmth doesn't reliably produce kindness. Sometimes it produces something closer to well-regulated indifference. Perhaps mindfulness needs to evolve into kindfulness. The post Mindfulness Isn t Enough: Here s Why We Need Kindfulness appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .
Ever wonder why you stop noticing the smell of your own home? Discover habituation - the fascinating process behind what your brain stops letting you see. The post What your brain stops letting you see appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .
Unlock the ultimate shortcut to muscle memory. Learn how the science of action observation turns visual practice into real-world physical improvement. The post Watch, Learn, Repeat: The Science of Action Observation appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .
We don't remember our lives. We remember the moments that captured our attention and carried emotional meaning. Emotion acts like the highlighter pen of life. The post Why Tiny Moments Become Life s Biggest Memories appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .
When you hear a song associated with a specific period of your life, your brain can partially recreate the emotional state that accompanied it as well as where you were, what you were doing, and who you were with. The post The Closest Thing to Time Travel appeared first on David R Hamilton PHD .