Turns out your insomnia may be linked to genetics

Turns out your insomnia may be linked to geneticsTurns out your insomnia may be linked to geneticsIt is widely understood that the pervasion of insomniain America is due to a good many things from work-related stressto preexisting conditions.However, two new studies published in the journalNature Genetics furtherpostulates that some people are actually genetically predisposed to suffer from the common condition.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreResearch determined to categorically identify a link between genetics and sleep deprivation actually predate the recent reports indexed below. Some studies have isolated the correlative genetic factors that affect stress levels to better understand the heritability of insomnia.Genes are involved with how much sleep you need, and it is estimated that there could be six or more different types of insomnia linked to genes, explains certified s leep Educator Terry Cralle.Recent developments imply a rather substantial leap toward less ambiguous calculations.The heritability of insomniaThe University of hauptstadt der niederlande helmed the first study published in the journal Nature Genetics,which happened to be the largest genome-wide association study to date. The researchers analyzed the genomes of 1.3 million participants and successfully linked 202 areas of the genome to insomnia.Our findings highlight key brain areas and cell types implicated in insomnia, and provide new treatment targets, claims the study.Hitherto only sevengenes have been successfully linked to insomnia compared to this recent study which implicated 956 genes.The second study, conducted by a team of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital identified 76 gene regions that correspond to the amount of time we spend sleeping. Their testing discovered that individuals carrying genes containing the largest number of variants that increased sleep du ration slept for about 22 minutes longer than participants with lower amounts.A previous studybased on identical twins with insomnia symptoms conducted back in 2015 by Mckenzie J. Lind of the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University School in Richmond, disclosed the heritability of insomnia to be present in around 59% of women and roughly 38% of men.The amount of interest and research into the genetics of insomnia has definitely increased in recent years. However, twin and family studies examining the heritability of insomnia and related phenotypes have been published since the 1960s, said Lind.It should be noted that a hereditary insomnia disposition doesnt come with a drastic change of treatment methods. The methods studied to accommodate healthy circadian rhythms should be effective irrespective of the particular cause of sleepless nights, albeit to different degrees.Sometimes a simple reconditioning of healthy habits is all you need andsometimes medication should be considered. In either case,get plenty of exercise, limit your caffeine intake and practice mindfulness to fight any and all threats to a good nights rest.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Job interviews versus first dates

Job bewerbungsgesprchs versus first datesJob interviews versus first datesFirst impressions matter. Make yours impeccable whether dating or job hunting.Have you ever speed dated? Not that you would admit it. Did you notice the similarities to a job interview? There you are, sitting down, sweating in the best clothes you own. Trying to look like a catch. Making wild assumptions based on the silliest facts. Is the interviewer running five minutes behind schedule? She must have loved the previous candidate. Is your date a tat late? He must still have feelings for his ex.The similarities dont stop there. As much as you hate to admit it, you Googled, LinkedIn-ed, and Facebook stalked your date. Maybe you went as far as to look into every person your crush had their arm around in Instagram pictures. As creepy as it sounds, your interviewer has probably done the same extensive background check on your digital footstep. To avoid embarrassing questions regarding your weekly alcohol intake, ke ep your vacation photos to yourself Neither date nor interviewer care to landsee you drunk, in a bikini and a Mexican hat. Speaking from experience here.Here are six other rules to follow during first interviews/dates. These interview techniques will give you the confidence boost you need to stop your knees shaking.1. There is no such thing as fashionably lateIf you are not Parisian, you are not allowed to use this as an excuse. Showing up on time is a sign of respect. Mutual appreciation is at the core of healthy relationships, both work and personal. If you show up late, you are tischsetting yourself up for disaster from the start.2. Do some power rumliche lagesSocial psychologist Amy Cuddy claims that power posing standing in a posture of confidence can affect the chemistry in your brain. In human speak, you can trick your mind into feeling confident. Research has shown that standing straight with arms stretched up and legs spread apart increases the levels of testosterone and cortisol in your brain, leaving you more self-assured than ever. You can do the pose in the restroom before an interview/ first date for a little confidence boost.3. Dont over-shareWeve all had bad breakups and psychopathic previous employers. No need to ramble about them on and on. The first date/interview is not the right time to complain about the past. Try putting a happy face on. For example, if your interviewer asks why you have switched jobs often in the last two years, you can respond along the lines of I wasnt planning on it, but I have gained so much diverse experience, for which I feel very grateful. No one likes bitter. Save the emotional baggage fornever.4. ListenThis should be a no-brainer, yet you may be so focused on presenting yourself in the best light, that you forget to actually listen to your interviewer/date. Dont interrupt them mid-sentence, let them finish without assuming you know what they are getting at. The other party is interested in finding out if you are an attentive listener. If you set the communications dynamics wrong from the start, you are likely to harm the future relationship. Relax, be engaged, lean forward and nod your head understandingly.Related articlesA recruiter explains how to make your resume stand outFrom Lou Adler to Seth Godin the future of a traditional resumeQuestions to ask your future manager before joining the team5. Be honestNever lie on your resume. Never exaggerate during an interview, just as you shouldnt on a first date. You are looking for a long-term relationship and even little white lies have a way of rearing their ugly heads eventually. First dates/interviews are the time when you make the bed you will lie in. You dont want to set the relationship up for failure from the start. Rather than behave in a way you think the other party will like, be authentic. Emphasize what attracted you to the company/person.6. Send a Thank you noteSending a timely, well-crafted email following a job interview can cement the good impression you have left. It shows commitment and that you are ready to take an extra step. Thank you notes are also a good way to differentiate yourself from other candidates, who may have forgotten to send one. Its a sign of good taste and politeness, adding bonus points to your overall performance. In the dating context, sending a quick message to thank your love interest for the experience you shared, will be interpreted as a sign of emotional intelligence.Then there is the inevitable question. Will they fall in love with you? Will your date/interviewer call you again? Will there be a second date/interview? What about a long-term relationship/employment contract?Its all in your hands. Go get em, tiger

10 things confident people wont do

10 things confident people wont do10 things confident people wont doIn The Empire Strikes Back, when Yoda is training Luke to be a Jedi, he demonstrates the power of the Force by raising an X-wing fighter from a swamp. Luke mutters, I dont believe it. Yoda replies, That is why you fail.As usual, Yoda was right- and science backs him up. Numerous studies have proved that confidence is the real key to success.Studies exploring the performance gap between men and women in math and spatial skills have found that confidence plays a huge role. Women who were asked to identify their gender before taking a spatial skills test performed more poorly than those who werent.Women also performed better when they were told to envision themselves as men, and both genders performed better when they were told that their gender is better at the task.Whats even more interesting is that the gender gap practically disappeared when participants were required to answer every question. Apparently, when the w omen were allowed to skip questions, they did so not because of a lack of knowledge, but because of a lack of confidence.If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. - Vincent Van GoghTrue confidence is very different from egotistical swagger. When people believe in themselves and their abilities without bravado, there are certain things they simply dont do.1. They dont make excusesIf theres one trait confident people have in spades, its self-efficacy- the belief that they can make things happen. Its about having an internal locus of control rather than an external one.Thats why you wont hear confident people blaming besucherzahlen for making them late or an unfair boss for their failure to get a promotion. Confident people dont make excuses, because they believe theyre in control of their own lives.2. They dont quitConfident people dont give up the first time something goes wrong. They see both problems and failures as obstacles to overcome rather than impenetrable barriers to success.That doesnt mean, however, that they keep trying the same thing over and over. One of the first things confident people do when something goes wrong is to figure out why it went wrong and how they can prevent it the next time.3. They dont wait for permission to actConfident people dont need somebody to tell them what to do or when to do it. They dont waste time asking themselves questions like Can I? or Should I? If they ask themselves anything, its Why wouldntI?Whether its running a meeting when the chairperson doesnt show up or going the extra mile to solve a customers problem, it doesnt even occur to them to wait for somebody else to take care of it. They see what needs to be done, and they do it.4. They dont seek attentionPeople are turned off by those who are desperate for attention. Confident people know that being yourself is much more effective than trying to prove that youre important.People catch on to your attitude quickly and are more attracted to the right attitude than what, or how many, people you know. Confident people always seem to bring the right attitude. Confident people are masters of attention diffusion.When theyre receiving attention for an accomplishment, they quickly shift the focus to all the people who worked hard to help get them there. They dont crave approval or praise because they draw their self-worth from within.5. They dont need constant praiseHave you ever been around somebody who constantly needs to hear how great he or she is? Confident people dont do that. It goes back to that internal locus of control.They dont think that their success is dependent on other peoples approval, and they understand that no matter how well they perform, theres always going to be somebody out there offering nothing but criticism.Confident people also know that the kind of confidence thats dependent on praise from other people isnt really confidence at all its narcissism.6. They dont put things offWhy do people procrastinate? Sometimes its simply because theyre lazy. A lot of times, though, its because theyre afraid- that is, afraid of change, failure, or maybe even success.Confident people dont put things off. Because they believe in themselves and expect that their actions will lead them closer to their goals, they dont sit around waiting for the right time or the perfect circumstances.They know that today is the only time that matters. If they think its not the right time, they make it the right time.7. They dont pass judgmentConfident people dont pass judgment on others because they know that everyone has something to offer, and they dont need to take other people down a notch in order to feel good about themselves.Comparing yourself to other people is limiting. Confident people dont waste time sizing people up and worrying about whether or not they measure up to everyone they meet.8. They dont avoid conflictConfident people dont see conflict as so mething to be avoided at all costs they see it as something to manage effectively. They dont go along to get along, even when that means having uncomfortable conversations or making unpleasant decisions.They know that conflict is part of life and that they cant avoid it without cheating themselves out of the good stuff, too.9. They dont let a lack of resources get in their wayConfident people dont get thrown off course just because they dont have the right title, the right staff, or the money to make things happen. Either they find a way to get what they need, or they figure out how to get by without it.10. They dont get too comfortableConfident people understand that getting too comfortable is the mortal enemy of achieving their goals. Thats because they know that comfort leads to complacency, and complacency leads to stagnation. When they start feeling comfortable, they take that as a big red flag and start pushing their boundaries again so that they can continue to grow as both a person and a professional. They understand that a little discomfort is a good thing.Bringing it all togetherEmbracing the behaviors of confident people is a great way to increase your odds for success, which, in turn, will lead to more confidence. The science is clear now you just have to decide to act on it.Travis Bradberry is the coauthor of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the cofounder of TalentSmart.This article originally appeared onLinkedIn.