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n2doc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-09-10 10:52 AM
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Feeling grumpy 'is good for you'


An attack of the grumps can make you communicate better, it is suggested

In a bad mood? Don't worry - according to research, it's good for you.

An Australian psychology expert who has been studying emotions has found being grumpy makes us think more clearly.

In contrast to those annoying happy types, miserable people are better at decision-making and less gullible, his experiments showed.

While cheerfulness fosters creativity, gloominess breeds attentiveness and careful thinking, Professor Joe Forgas told Australian Science Magazine.

more

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8339647.stm

Lotta healthier DU'ers this morning!
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MineralMan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-09-10 11:13 AM
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1. You kids get off my lawn, dagnabbit!
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mzmolly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-09-10 11:16 AM
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2. I'll keep this in mind
when I'm feeling extra bitchy. ;)
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Cirque du So-What Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-09-10 11:39 AM
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3. I'm immortal!
I'm such a curmudgeon that I'll live forever! Oh, and BTW...GET THE HELL OFF MY LAWN!
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Quantess Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-09-10 11:51 PM
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4. I'm no good at faking cheerfulness.
I always knew there was a good reason!
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RagAss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 04:53 AM
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5. Yeh...guess so.... since I don't know any pleasant people over 85.
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Codeine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 07:39 PM
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6. I'm the healthiest sonuvabitch on Earth then.
You assholes.

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