How to quickly get rid of negative emotions

The study showed that a person can literally wash away negative emotions. That is why the water treatments in the bathroom are of great psychological importance.

Psychologists from American University of Michigan found that the washing procedure has a powerful psychological effect . "He washed his hands, taking a shower or even just thinking about washing people are able to rid itself of the perverse feeling, feeling bad luck and no doubt making any decisions, - says one of the researchers Spike Lee. - The physical process of cleansing the body surface with water provides the psychological basis for more abstract procedures metaphorical value, but it is a concrete result. "

However, not all of our past experiences and emotions must be "washed off." Dr Lee said that if you experience any pleasant memories or emotions that would like to keep a little longer, then take a shower at this point, or even just to wash hands properly. It will happen the psychological effect of "cleaning", after which you will feel less satisfied.

During the experiment, scientists have noticed that volunteers who reminisced about his immoral acts and then had the opportunity to wash your hands thoroughly, changing the feel guilty than those who did not get into the hands of soap. But at the same time people from the first group expressed less willingness to commit any acts of kindness. However, even the most careful washing of the entire body, providing psychological effects   "washing" of the brain, does not make one happier with absolute assurance.

Psychology

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