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The Psychology Behind Why We Collect Things

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Why Your Brain Loves To Collect: Humans have been collecting objects for thousands of years. From ancient civilizations gathering precious stones to modern people hunting for vintage sneakers, the urge to collect seems built into our nature.  Scientists who study the brain have found that collecting triggers the same reward system that makes us feel good when we eat or spend time with friends.  When collectors find a rare item they've been searching for, their brain releases chemicals that create feelings of joy and satisfaction.

The Secret Power of Acting Like Good Things Always Happen to You

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Why Your Mindset Creates Your Reality: Most people wait for luck to find them. They cross their fingers and hope life goes their way. But what if you could actually create better outcomes just by changing how you think about yourself and your future?  When you live like you're lucky, something amazing happens. Your brain starts looking for proof that good things happen to you, and guess what - it finds that proof everywhere.