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Scents That Make You Feel Like You’re at the Beach
Think about the days you spent at the beach as a child. What sort of moments do you remember? Are there particular scents that instantly transport you back to those carefree days of summer? It can be difficult to put a name to the scent of the beach: the salty smell of the sea, warm […]
The Five Senses and How They Trigger Nostalgia
The five senses play an essential role in the human understanding of how the external world works. It is through the senses that people have an understanding of what is going on in the world around them and how they should respond to it. But did you realize that the senses can trigger many other […]
Your Dream Connections with Nostalgia and Memory
Have you ever awakened from a dream and recalled a memory from years ago? Or have you actually had dreams about a specific memory that created new dream connections from your past? There are reasons for this: there are some fascinating links between our memory and our dreams. These nostalgia and dream connections can serve […]
Impact of Nostalgia and Happy Memories on the Brain
Memory is a fascinating topic of psychological research, and the development of the science of memory has had an enormous impact on scientific understanding of the brain and consciousness. To understand the impact of nostalgia has humans and how you can use this information to your benefit, read on. Exploring the Science of Memory One […]
A Brief Guide to Photographic Memory
Have you ever heard of photographic memory? The concept of photographic memory is simple: it’s the idea that a person can remember images, text, and situations as if they were reviewing a photograph within their mind. Reports of this phenomena have been around for ages.1 However, do people with photographic memories actually exist? The answer to […]
Exploring Age and Memory
There’s no doubt about it: as individuals grow older, memories change. The relationship between age and memory is a fascinating area of study. Many individuals have been primed to fear the aging process, especially because of the toll it can take on memories. In many ways, though, this fear is unwarranted. The reality is, memories […]
Improve Your Thinking— Essential Oils for Memory
When you’re feeling like your memory could use a boost, using essential oils for memory improvement is a great strategy. There are a number of essential oils that have been shown to be excellent at improving recall, clarity, and elasticity of the mind. Have you ever had a day where you felt so clear and […]
The Impact of Technology on Nostalgia
There’s no doubt that if you are someone who enjoys a nostalgic stroll down memory lane, today’s technology has never made it easier. At the tip of your fingers, you can access pretty much any song, tv show clip, movie, or even old item that can stimulate countless memories of your youth and young adulthood. […]
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Improve Your Thinking— Essential Oils for Memory
When you’re feeling like your memory could use a boost, using essential oils for memory improvement is a great strategy. There are a number of essential oils that have been shown to be excellent at improving recall, clarity, and elasticity of the mind. Have you ever had a day where you felt so clear and […]
How Remembering Happy Memories Can Make You Happier
Does reflecting on happy things make you happier in your day-to-day life? Memory psychology might just have the key to understanding this question and helping you determine whether it makes sense to incorporate regular reflection on the past into your daily life. To understand the key components of this question and come to an educated […]
The Link Between Nostalgia and Childhood Memories
Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about childhood memories? Everyone does this at some point or another. Often when individuals reflect on the most nostalgic aspects of their lives, parts of their childhood or young adulthood are the most powerful memories that they can reflect upon. Why is there such a strong resonance with the […]
What Memories Make You Nostalgic and Happy?
Research has shown that tapping into nostalgia and using it to trigger good memories from your past can help increase your overall sense of well-being, in addition to many other benefits. So, how do you determine what memories to reflect upon and what mechanisms to put in place to ensure your nostalgia has the best […]
Nostalgia Therapy: Making Sense Of Smells
The Link Between Smell and Nostalgia Getting a whiff of a particular scent can bring back vivid memories. For instance, the smell of cookies baking in the oven can transport you back to your childhood. This is nostalgia. What is it about scents that trigger memories so vivid and real it almost feels like being […]
Scents That Make You Feel Like You’re at the Beach
Think about the days you spent at the beach as a child. What sort of moments do you remember? Are there particular scents that instantly transport you back to those carefree days of summer? It can be difficult to put a name to the scent of the beach: the salty smell of the sea, warm […]
