Lawrence VillegasThe science of “vibes” shows how everything is connectedverified_publisherQuartz - Ephrat LivniSometimes a person, creature, or thing really resonates with you. That sense of “vibing” may be more than a figure of speech, it turns out. In a Dec. 5 post in Scientific American entitled “The Hippies Were Right: It’s All About Vibrations, Man!” lawyer and philosopher Tam Hunt explains a new theory …
Lawrence VillegasNeuroscience says listening to this song reduces anxiety by up to 65%verified_publisherFast Company - BY Melanie CurtinSound therapies have long been used to help us cope. Everyone knows they need to manage their stress. When things get difficult at work, school, or in your personal life, you can use as many tips, tricks, and techniques as you can get to calm your nerves. So, here’s a science-backed one: make a …
Lawrence VillegasWhy So Many Smart People Aren’t Happyverified_publisherThe Atlantic - By Joe PinskerIt’s a paradox: Shouldn’t the most accomplished be well equipped to make choices that maximize life satisfaction? There are three things, once one’s basic needs are satisfied, that academic literature points to as the ingredients for happiness: having meaningful social relationships, being good at …
Lawrence VillegasPutting Some Emotion into Your Design – Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotionsinteraction-design.orgEmotional design is a big buzz word within the UX community. Designs which tap into the user’s emotions are considered to do more than just respond …
Lawrence VillegasEmpathy Map – Why and How to Use Itinteraction-design.org - Rikke Friis DamDid you know that users are more likely to choose, buy and use products that meet their needs as opposed to products that just meet their wants? An …
Lawrence VillegasFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHow Your Brain Messes With Your Perception Of Timeiflscience.com - Tom HaleOur experience of time doesn’t always match the perfect ticking of a clock. As the famous quote (often attributed to Einstein) goes: “Sit on a hot …
