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The Doorway Effect When you feel stressed at home or at work by a situation or by a rude remark threatening to derail your day, take a step through that doorway to the next room or even outside when possible. The "doorway effect" is like an instant antidote to the negative situation at hand. |
A study at the University of Notre Dame found that walking through a doorway made subjects three times less likely to recall memories formed in the room they just left.
Researchers explain that an entryway serves as an event boundary that separates episodes of activity and files them away.
I have to admit, I have stepped through doorways more than once in my life. Stepping into another room or outside helps in leaving the negativity behind and has a calming effect to help you find your inner peace.
This "doorway effect" makes the information harder to retrieve in the brain, ensuring you'll have a fresh start when you return to the original room.
By Danielle Manibog
Live, Laugh, Love and Grow
I welcome any questions, sharing or comments you may have.
© Copyright 2018 Tidbits Books. All rights reserved.
Researchers explain that an entryway serves as an event boundary that separates episodes of activity and files them away.
I have to admit, I have stepped through doorways more than once in my life. Stepping into another room or outside helps in leaving the negativity behind and has a calming effect to help you find your inner peace.
This "doorway effect" makes the information harder to retrieve in the brain, ensuring you'll have a fresh start when you return to the original room.
By Danielle Manibog
Live, Laugh, Love and Grow
I welcome any questions, sharing or comments you may have.
© Copyright 2018 Tidbits Books. All rights reserved.
