This state of mental clarity occurs when you view Earth from far away and become overwhelmed and awed by the fragility and unity of life.

One of the astronauts on the Apollo 8 mission said that they originally went to focus on the moon, but looking back at Earth may have been th...

Non-worriers are able to distance themselves from a situation in order to gain perspective. Worriers can do that too by thinking of all the worst possible scenarios, and evaluating their likelihood of happening.

Another strategy is to talk about yourself in the third person so...

• There is a psychological distance that we create in our minds in relation to other people, things, events and times. Things that are close to us often seem more real and tangible.
• Abstract art has a noticeable and measurable effect on our general cognitive state ...