“According to psychologists, it is this “wasteful” ritual that often gives the best effect — for the body and for the brain.”, — write: www.unian.ua
According to psychologists, it is this “wasteful” ritual that often gives the best effect — for the body and for the brain.
Psychologists revealed what the habit of choosing a bath, not a shower, says about you / photo PxherePsychologists say that choosing a bath instead of a shower is not just about hygiene or lifestyle. Behind it are deeper emotional and behavioral patterns that can tell more about a person than meets the eye.
New research shows that those who regularly take a dip in the bath share common traits – from a tendency to reflect to the ability to accept their own vulnerability, writes VegOut.
Emotional warmth as a substitute for social warmthSeveral studies, including the Yale University experiment, have already proven that people who feel lonely take hot baths more often—sometimes longer and hotter than usual. “Physical warmth compensates for the lack of emotional warmth,” psychologists explain.
Process over efficiencyUnlike a quick and functional shower, a bath takes time and intention. Bath lovers take their time — they choose ritual over optimization.
The comfort of being alone and less stressScientific evidence suggests that regular hot baths are associated with better sleep quality, lower stress levels and overall subjective well-being. And all this — without mandatory social interaction. People who love a bath do not run away from loneliness – they know how to turn it into a resource.
Mental health is a priorityA bath “in the middle of the day” or after work is a choice to benefit yourself, not productivity. Studies show that immersion in warm water reduces fatigue and pain, improves skin condition and reduces stress. And this is the case when the time spent “uselessly” has the greatest benefit.
Reflection and creativitySilence, warmth and a minimum of stimuli create ideal conditions for deeper reflection. Many people admit that the best ideas come in the bath.
Rituals and awarenessCollecting water, checking the temperature, creating an atmosphere – all this turns an ordinary bath into a mini-ceremony of awareness.
Willingness to be vulnerableThe bathroom is a space where you are left alone with real emotions. No armor. No distractions. It is a choice in favor of softness when the world demands firmness.
If you choose a bath, it is not a whim or a habit from childhood. It is a manifestation of your way of experiencing emotions, sustaining yourself and creating a space where you can finally exhale.
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