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Ana Erkic
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Try again. The trick that helped some was to cover the darker side of the image with their
hand.
Here comes the spoiler
Its actually a man with a cowboy hat!
It took some people an entire hour to figure this one out, while the lucky few were able to see it
right away. If you belong to the latter group, you can consider yourself a highly creative person
as studies show.
Creative processes have been considered highly abstract and unquantifiable practices, often
considered as bursts of sudden inspiration that came out of nowhere. However, scientists have
been able to conduct certain researches to catch the creative process in order to analyze the
distinctive features that creative people have. What they came to realize was that creative people
tend to use much bigger parts of their brain during the thought process. This gives them the
opportunity to use more associations and memory when trying to decode something.
In the case of image deconstruction, creative people have more to work with when looking at an
unknown image which means they would much more quickly collect the previously known parts
to build ideas.
Therefore, it is no wonder that to some people this puzzle was way too easy making them
wonder what the catch was. However, you shouldnt think something is wrong with you if no
matter how long you looked at the drawing, all you could see was the distorted image of a bat or
a rat. It just means that you process new information in a different way, usually in a slightly more
formal way, following certain known rules and associations, whereas for creative people, this
process includes more outside the box kind of thinking with more options to choose from.
This drawing wasnt the first one to spur up the conversation about the effect our thinking
process has on the way we perceive the world. The famous duck-rabbit dilemma presented by
American psychologist Joseph Jastrow in 1899, provided starting point for the research on the
topic.
What do you see? A duck or a rabbit? Can you easily find the other animal? Can you switch from
one perspective to the other with ease, or does it take some effort?
For this drawing, there is not a wrong or right guess, (even though most people guess duck first)
it is rather a question of the ability to quickly switch from one perception to the other.
All of these features count when determining if you are a highly or average creative person.
According to the research Richard Wiseman did with a group of fellow psychologists at the
University of Edinburgh, creative people actually perceive the world differently, as they are more
able to see things from many different angles.
Using the duck-rabbit drawing, the participants had to answer questions not much different than
the ones above. Additionally, they were asked to list as many unusual usages for given every-day
objects in a short amount of time. The results were clear: people who could effortlessly switch
from one perception to another, also did much better in assigning new purpose to known objects.
It is a much known trait of creative people to easily think of alternative ways and to find
connection between two apparently unrelated concepts. Their brains are just that much faster
when working on interpreting different aspects of a concept. Therefore, the results prove that
there is a difference to how highly creative people perceive the world as opposed to average
creative ones.
Finally, if it wasnt for creative geniuses and their ability to see things from many different
perspectives, we would have been deprived of the many discoveries and innovations that helped
shape the world as we know it.
Bill Widmer
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Exercise can be tough because its not always easy to figure out which ones to do for specific
body parts. Additionally, it can be hard to find the time to do them. Thats why Ive found these
seven exercises that target every single part of your body and only take 10 minutes a day!
1. Plank
Planks are an amazing exercise to tone your glutes, back, and arms! It only takes 60 seconds a
day (if you cant do 60 seconds work your way up with the plank challenge!) and is super easy.
To do a proper plank:
Place your elbows about shoulder width apart under your chest
2. Push-ups
Pushups are perfect for exercising your chest and arms. In order to do a pushup correctly:
Lower your arms until your upper arm is parallel to the floor
3. Squats
In order to do a perfect squat:
4. Ball Twist
Heres a great one for your core. All you have to do it:
Lie on your back and stretch your arms up to touch your knees
Lower one leg and arm down until it almost touches the floor, keeping the opposite leg
and arm in the same position
Start in the downward dog position, on all fours pressing back into your heels
Lift one leg straight back and up like the top image above
Now that you have the exercises, here is the four-week plan to get you toned and in shape!
Week 1:
2 minutes plank;
1 minute push-ups;
2 minutes plank.
Week 2:
Set 1:
3 minutes plank;
Set 2:
3 minutes push-ups;
If you follow this for the full 4 weeks, youll be looking and feeling better than ever before!
Good luck!
Anxiety is tough, isnt it? Not just for the people that have it, but for you the people that stick
with them while theyre going through it. Its emotionally taxing on both ends, its physically
demanding at times, and of course mentally demanding most of the time.
Plans have to be changed to accommodate the anxiety. Situations have to be avoided at times.
Planning has to be just that bit more thorough. Emotional needs can change daily. Its a lot to
work through, and it can be hard to get in their head to understand on top of that.
Its understandably confusing at times, so consider this your cheat sheet. 13 things for you to
remember when loving someone with anxiety.
It sounds like it would be common sense to do so, we dont go around seeing people by one
solitary attribute in most cases, but people have a tendency to become blind-sighted by mental
health issues. They are still a human being with all the complexities that everyone else has.
Please, remember that.
When trying to encourage someone with anxiety to go somewhere, just keep in mind that the
stimuli you enjoy can just as easily be overwhelming for them. Try not to lock them into the
situation. Ensure they know they can leave and are capable of doing so at any point.
One of the worst things about anxiety is how aware of the irrationality they can be. Pointing out
that its irrational doesnt help they already know this. What they need is compassion,
understanding, and support very rarely do they need advice on how irrational and pointless
their anxiety it (because thats not even advice.) You can learn more about that here.
Often when people think someone with anxiety, or really any problem whatsoever, cant or wont
communicate its because theyre choosing not to, and its usually because the other party has
been entirely dismissive the last time they opened up. So next time when you think theyre
incapable of speaking for themselves, bite your tongue and give them the opportunity to actually
speak. Then take the time to listen.
You already know the answer. Their heart is pounding a million miles an hour, their hands are
clamming up, their chest is tightening, their limbs are vibrating from all the adrenalin and their
mind has just sunken into the limbic systems fight or flight response. Honestly? Part of them
probably thinks theyre dying. So instead of asking are you okay? try something a little more
helpful and constructive. Good examples would be:
Im here if you need me. (At this point, you should leave them alone unless they ask)
Youre panicking, it wont last. Youve got past this before, youll get past it again
But the key to all of this: If they ask you to leave them alone leave them alone! They are
experienced in handling their anxiety; let them get through it however they see fit.
If theres one thing in common that youll find across the board for everyone with anxiety, its
that they over think they over think a lot. Part of this over thinking always comes back to the
people that have supported them, always. Your support doesnt go unmissed no matter how
subtle you may think its been.
The memory is stored in a completely different manner and region of the brain in comparison to
an everyday memory that gets filed away. This causes the brain to react differently to the
memory. The brain is actively seeking to make links between the traumatic memory and the
present situation its in (partly the cause of the hyper-tense state.)
When the brain is caught in this cycle, letting go of things can be very difficult. When the brain
is trained to remain in this cycle through prolonged anxiety, letting go of pretty much anything
can be a tough task. People with anxiety cannot always just let it go, their brain wont let them,
so please dont give them a hard time about it.
The one relief people with anxiety tend to get from their anxiety is when theyre allowed to be in
their place of comfort with nothing major changing around them. When theyre faced with a big
change and uprooting, it can take them a lot longer to settle back down and establish that zone
again. Just remember to have a little more patience and understanding for those with anxiety.
Theyre trying, they really are.
Theyre not ignoring you; or not intentionally at least. Theyre just trying not to have a mental
breakdown right there in front of you. You dont need to ask are you okay? and you especially
dont need to quiz them on what you just said. If its important, try gently bringing it back up
when they seem more attentive.
Their mind can be a war zone at times. They will drop out of conversations unexpectedly and
they will feel bad for doing so if they realise it. Reassure them that you understand and ensure
theyve fully digested any important news you may have discussed, especially if it involves them
handling some responsibility (maybe make a note of it too!)
Gently nudge them back to reality regularly. Remind them where they are, what theyre doing
(not literally, theyre anxious they dont have short term memory loss), and to appreciate it.
Theyll greatly appreciate you doing so. You can learn more about mindfulness and how it relates
to anxiety here.
Remember that part of their personality is the anxiety. Remember that part of them, the
compilation of life experiences that they are made of, is the anxiety. It can have some benefits
too, and many people with anxiety (when getting better) choose to see them. You should too.
Choose to see the benefits. Choose to see the upside of the situation. Choose to see the
awesomeness. If they can, so can you.
Cheat sheet over, done, finished. Keep these in mind and your whole experience may be a lot
easier then again, it may not be either. Were humans and were unique. What works for one
may not work for the other, but there is one thing that always works: loving compassion. If you
take anything away from this article, just let it be that everyone especially those struggling
deserves loving compassion, so spread it around.
Got anything youd like to add to this article? Anything that was missed, misconstrued, or
similar? Just drop a comment below.
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7 Ridiculously Simple Ways To Gain More
Time In Your Busy Day!
Alice Dartnell
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Be honest here. Hands up if these are the kind of comments you say on a regular basis and I
dont just mean one a week or month, but pretty much every day.
Im fully aware that the physics of time have not changed. There are 24 hours in a day, exactly
the same as there was 1,000 years ago I know, but it just feels like time is more squeezed now,
and that our days seem more busy. Our days can feel so busy to the point that sometimes we feel
exhausted, worn out and rushed by the end of it. Some of you might even feel that youve failed
at having a productive day or ticked anything off from your ever-growing to-do list.
But I am going to let you in on my secret you CAN get more time in your day. Not physical
minutes but space in your day to do more if you follow these 7 ridiculously simple ways to gain
more time in your busy day.
Follow them well and you might even have time for yourself, whether thats a long soak in the
bath, picking up the guitar you promised yourself youd start to learn or simply coming home at
a sensible hour that allows you to cook a meal from scratch.
For example, lets take your homemade lunches you take to work. Firstly well done for taking
the healthier and cheaper route (buying your lunch every day at work is said to cost us 1,800 a
year). But to save time you really need to get on board with meal prepping. (FYI #mealprep
returns over 4 million results on Instagram). Rather than spend time each night making
tomorrows lunches, chose one specific day to do the whole batch (I prefer Sunday evenings).
Whilst I agree making all your meals takes the same amount of time whether you do it day by
day or in one go, it is the preparation, shopping and washing up that youll see the reward,
having to only do this once.
This batch and bulk technique can be applied to most things. My husband writes all the reports
for his team in one batch, my dad does all his accounts on a Monday and I dedicate time to do
my emails in chunks rather than one by one as they come through. Itll save you time and gain
you focus.
For example, perhaps you could give some household chores to the kids, or automate some
systems (for example direct debit payments and automatic renewals). Perhaps you can buy items
such as toiletries, tinned food and cleaning products in larger quantities so you have to refill them
less frequently. If you cant completely eliminate some tasks, then at least try to cut down the
time spent on tasks.
Procrastinating, pondering and mulling over options is a sure fire way to eat up your precious
time, because the more you dither, the more time you are wasting. I truly speak from the heart on
this one as I used to be terrible at making simple decisions. Complex, long term decisions at
work were a doddle but when it came to what restaurant to choose, what plans I should make for
my in-laws visit or what to wear to the party, my mind was a jumble! Whilst you might only
have wasted 20 minutes here or there, over the weeks, that adds up! Now, I limit decision-
making time to a few minutes on unimportant or reversible decisions. If you still cant make a
decision, then simply ask someone for their opinion and go with that.
* Ethnology is the branch of anthropology that compares and analyzes the characteristics of
different peoples and the relationship between them
Bonus tip!
My bonus tip for you all, before you begin implementing my secret time tips first ask yourself
why you want this extra time.
Do you want to just feel less busy, or spend more time with your family or free up your Saturday
morning to take those jazz dance classes you always said you would? By identifying this, you
have a strong motivation to stick to these tips. For example, the next time you start
procrastinating, when you remember that being quicker will allow you more time to see your
family will be a sure fire motivation to crack on!
I hope these tips help you like they have helped me!
I am one of those people that want to do it all I want to try as many things as possible to get the
most out of life. For that reason, I want to make sure I cram as much as physically possible into
my days (without burning out like I did 10 years ago).
Following these tips will help you enjoy the now, be more productive and spend time on the
things you love to do!
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Jenny Marchal
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We live in a world that tells us we need to stand out from the crowd to be successful, but on the
other hand expressing your individualism can be deemed negative; the more you blend in with
everyone else, the more compliant and safe your life will be.
You express your individual style, opinions, thoughts and beliefs and youre immediately told by
society that youre weird, attention-seeking or eccentric. Trying to be yourself can be a game of
judgement and many people dont dare to take that step for fear theyll be judged or rejected for
who they really are and this only leads to ultimate unhappiness.
Whether you love her music or not, Lady Gaga has been a pioneer and representation of
individuality, creativity and just plain weirdness and does she care? Who knows, were not inside
her head thinking her thoughts, but one things for sure shes not afraid to keep emulating her
weirdness and advocates the need to show that weirdness is just our true beauty shining through.
Bullying really stays with you your whole life and it really, really never goes away. And I know
youre using words like superstar and most-Googled and billions of YouTube [views]. But I
was never the winner. I was always the loser. And that still stays with me. And do I want to stick
it to anybody? No. I just wanna make music.
She shows bullying can make or break someone choosing to go against the hurtful
comments and negativity can be hard but can also be a huge fuel in moving forward being
your best, creative, weird self.
Embracing her weirdness and getting back on track lead Lady Gaga to get noticed and landed
herself a job as a songwriter for Interscope Records. From then on her success only got better
and better. Making the decision to claim back her unique style and with the resilience she built
up from negative feedback, she was able to create music in a way she probably only dreamed of.
Her battles with not fitting in and bouncing back from constant negativity from others around
her, has made Lady Gaga a true advocate for those in society who are marginalised and made to
feel abnormal for not slotting in to societys ideals. Her strong empathy for people who are
victimised for just trying to be themselves are not only shown through her unique sense of style
and personality but through her songs.
Love her or hate her, Lady Gaga represents hope and inspiration for many of her fans and shows
that were all unique and weird in our own way. Be yourself be the true weirdo that you are
because in reality, theres no such thing as normal.