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“Kawaii” is the Japanese word for “cute,” which apparently alters our brains more than we thought! During The Power of Kawaii study, Hiroshima University researched the effects of viewing images of cute animals, and what they discovered was shocking. Researchers found that these adorable animals can help us improve our concentration, especially on detail-oriented tasks. Participants who viewed images of puppies and kittens could accomplish tasks with greater care and attention than those shown other pictures. How did they measure concentration, and why cute animals? What method was used in the initial experiment? In the first experiment, researchers split a group of 48 participants and had each person play a surgery game similar to “Operation.” Using tiny tweezers, the participants had to grasp small objects without touching the edges. Afterward, one group observed images of puppies and kittens, and the other viewed photos of adult dogs and cats. After viewing the pictures, both groups played the game again. The result? The first group had a significant improvement when playing the game. They approached the game more deliberately and at a slower pace to carefully remove the objects without touching the edges. Meanwhile, the second group showed no difference in their performance. Why do these cute images affect us? After more experiments with increased difficulty, the researchers concluded that the sweet animals made a noticeable impact on our brains. Participants showed higher levels of focus, concentration, and carefulness both mentally and behaviorally. Puppy Power Is Scientifically Proven HOW DO CUTE IMAGES AFFECT YOUR MIND?
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June is an exciting time on the Louisiana Gulf Coast. For my family, it means the kids’ school obligations are about to end — for a couple of months anyway — and we get to start doing lots of fishing! Actually, the school obligations part is no longer an issue — they’ve graduated and are working now. But the fishing part continues! Growing up, my uncle had a camp on the beach in Grand Isle. We spent many summer days there beachcombing, surf fishing, crabbing, and catching shrimp with cast nets. At night we cooked and ate the best fresh seafood ever while stinging with sunburn. Then we’d fire up the Coleman lanterns and go flounder-gigging on the shallow sandbars if it was nice and calm. My earliest memories come from those trips, and I’ve always wanted to show my kids the beauty and wonders of coastal Louisiana. Luckily, my wife Susan loves fishing too, and I actually proposed to her on a fishing trip. She said yes, so we’ve spent our lives fishing Grand Isle with the kids, and now they’re Grand Isle junkies too! So, the Grand Isle fishing tradition continues. Summer days are filled with Speckled Trout, Redfish, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Amberjack, fresh seafood meals you can’t beat, and a good sunburn.
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The reasoning may be that seeing baby animals triggers our nurturing side and, in turn, makes us more careful and alert. We sense something needing protection, care, and focus. At a subconscious level, you likely will become more
cautious in how you think and behave after looking at pictures of baby animals. So, the next time you need to do something tedious or detail- oriented, prep yourself with a cute puppies and kittens slideshow to ensure you get the job done right!
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