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.
Oh – that’s all right then. Grumpy is good.
[blockquote]His earlier work shows the weather has a similar impact on us – wet, dreary days sharpened memory, while bright sunny spells make people forgetful[/blockquote]
Even better.
Feeling a bit of the damp London fog this morning, are we?
Sorrow is better than laughter; a sad face is good for the heart.
— Ecclesiastes
If this is true, then the blogosphere ought to be full of clear thought. Maybe “insane” is different than “grumpy”
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