Decoding Emotions & BPD

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April's issue of Scientific American Mind discusses the "Roots of Problem Personalities." Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg reports the research which suggests those diagnosed with Borderline Personality have difficulty decoding emotions, in particular trust. This difficulty decoding emotions leads to their impulsivity and negative emotions. Research has also found a particular area in the brain which seems to play a role for this lack of decoding ability.

It's Just Space

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If you had a choice, which of the above environments would you prefer to work in? Did you pick the 2nd? Look at the the corners, the colors, the lighting, generally the warmth for each. Do you think this would make a difference in your mood and productivity?

Well, even Jonas Salk apparently felt the environment you work in can make an influence on how productive you are. Salk had architects design his institute in a way which would be more conducive to discoverying solutions.

In April's edition of Scientific American Mind, Emily Anthes article "How Room Designs Affect Your Work and Mood" explains research has found the design of a room can affect how we think, what we focus on, our patterns of sleep, student success, emotions such as relaxation, anxiety, aggression, depression and psychosis, and how we interact with others.

Think about the rooms you spend the most time in. Is there anything you can do to make it more beneficial to your mood and productivity?