500+ Psychology Facts | ✍

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701. There is a psychological reason behind your urge to go to the beach when you need a vacation.
The sight of water has that soothing effect that makes people who witness it happier, calmer and even more creative. Hence, living in such a view is a good idea.

702. Getting your hopes too high for Paris could give you a mental health disorder.
Mainly Japanese people suffer from Paris Syndrome, a psychological disorder caused by disappointment from realizing that Paris is not what they expected it to be.

703. Artists from creative fields have an 8% greater chance to suffer from bipolar disorder than those from less creative ones.
Studies have found a connection between bipolar disorder and a person’s creativity. But this definitely does not mean all creative people have bipolar disorder, and not everyone with bipolar disorder are creative.

704. Our favorite subject is ourselves.
Don't blame your self-absorbed brother for talking about himself—it's just the way his brain is wired. The reward centers of our brains light up more when we're talking about ourselves than when we're talking about other people, according to a Harvard study.

705. Vibes matter, words don’t.
When you meet someone, whether new or old, they will remember how you made them feel more than what you told them. Instead of focusing on what you said or didn’t, you should focus on the vibe and rapport you share with a person.