Some may think it bizarre, many of us reject it, many of us resist it, but apparently being grumpy can be good for you…
That’s right, if you think you’re in a bad mood, there is no need to worry – according to research, it is actually good for you. In this article over at the BBC, they state that an Australian psychology expert who has been studying emotions has found being grumpy makes us think more clearly.
In contrast to those annoying happy types, miserable people are better at decision-making and less gullible, his experiments showed. While cheerfulness fosters creativity, gloominess breeds attentiveness and careful thinking, Professor Joe Forgas told Australian Science Magazine.
The University of New South Wales researcher says a grumpy person can cope with more demanding situations than a happy one because of the way the brain “promotes information processing strategiesâ€.
So there you go, you have a green light to get out there and be a misery. As a sign of my willingness to comply with this research, I’ll not be signing off with a smilie today…
