Are women working too hard for their money? According to Michigan State University scientists, women tend to experience more anxiety daily, which causes their brain to work in overdrive.
Researchers measured electrical activity in the brains of a group of college men and women as they completed an easy task of identifying letters. The subjects were also asked to fill out a form asking them questions about how much they worried.
The studies revealed that women, who were anxious throughout the testing process, had more activity in their brains as compared to men, who proved to not show signs of worry. It also showed that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from anxiety disorders. Although the questions were very easy and straightforward at first, the women’s brains seemed to be working in overdrive as compared to the men. When the test got harder, it turned out that the women’s scores decreased, suggesting that their worries stood in the way of them succeeding.
Despite the fact that striving for perfection can sometimes be a good thing, if you are one of these women who stress out as you go the extra mile, it might be more beneficial to slow down.
Suggested methods to ease your anxiety include getting regular exercise, and practicing meditation and yoga. Avoiding caffeine is also a good idea given the fact that it provokes an adrenaline response. Take a step back and enjoy what life has to offer.
– The Alternative Daily