An Autralian study is showing that bad moods can actually be good for your brain. The study from the University of New South Wales, showed that people in a negative mood were more critical of, and paid more attention to, their surroundings than happier people, who were more likely to believe anything they were told. The study also showed that positive moods seem to promote more creativity and coperation while negative moods tend to promote attentiveness and awareness of the surroundings.
This seems crazy to me becuase I always feel like when I am in a bad mood I couldnt care less about whats going on around me or what someone may be saying. Interesting stuff.
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