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Hooked on Football:Four reasons why football fans just can't get enough

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Have you ever wondered why and how football could hook so many people and make them die-hard fans—willing to let go of their sleep and meals just because of their favorite team? For millions globally, football is more than just a game, it's a culture, an art and most likely an obsession. In this post, we'll explore the top reasons why fans are highly attached to this sport. 1. DOPAMINE RELEASE, SOCIAL BONDING AND EMOTIONAL AROUSAL I'll never forget the day I watched the recent AFCON semi finals and saw my favorite team on the verge of losing. I felt like I couldn't breathe, my mind racing and aching and I was on the edge of my seat. “But what was the reason for such an intense emotional response?”, I thought and this thought led me to do an extensive research. Upon my research, I found out that watching football triggers dopamine, a neurotransmitter that aids in the regulation of mood, pleasure and motivation. Dopamine can create a feeling of glee, making supporters yea...

5 Seconds to Courage: How This Rule Can Change Your Life

Have you ever felt the fear of taking a leap, only to let the opportunity slip away? The 5-Second Rule is a simple yet powerful tool that can help you build confidence, overcome fear, and achieve your goals. The Science Behind the 5-Second Rule The 5-Second Rule is based on the concept of neuroplasticity and the brain's response to fear and anxiety. When we're faced with a challenging situation, our brain's amygdala, the emotional center, sends a distress signal to the rest of the brain. This triggers a cascade of physiological responses, including increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration. The 5-Second Rule works by interrupting this fear response and overriding the brain's default mode. When you count down from 5, you're creating a brief window of opportunity to act before your brain's fear response takes over. Here's what happens in the brain during those 5 seconds: 1. Initial Fear Response (0-2 seconds): The amygdala sends a distress signal, ...