Do you doodle?

A recently published study finds that people who doodle during boring meetings remember more of the meeting later.

The author of the study, Jackie Andrade, Ph.D, notes, "This study suggests that in everyday life doodling may be something we do because it helps to keep us on track with a boring task, rather than being an unnecessary distraction that we should try to resist doing."

Perhaps by engaging both halves of the brain - one half for the dry facts being presented, one half for the creation of amusing doodles - we remember more.

What to Splurge on?

Should you splurge on a shiny new car or concert tickets? Which will make you happier? I am glad you asked. Research shows that you'll be happier if you choose the experience over the possession. The car will lose its luster, but you'll always have the memory of your favorite vacation even if you're still paying it off. What's your next splurge?