Tags
comfort, comforting, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, energy boost, familiar, favorite movie, favorite tv show, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, relax, relaxing, television show, University of Buffalo
Watch one of your favorite movies or reruns of your favorite TV show. Research at the University of Buffalo found that familiar storylines create a so-called “restorative effect” by relaxing our brain. Providing an instant energy boost, improving our willpower, self-control and problem-solving skills – while new shows have no effect. The reason? Because familiar stories – just like familiar places, people and foods – can be incredibly comforting.
