The Thrill of Something New (plus New Releases)

by Kassandra Lamb ~ I love new things! Don’t get me wrong; I am not a particularly materialistic person. I don’t want or need expensive things, but I just love the thrill of something new.

Which makes sense.

Our brains are wired to pay attention to the novel things in our environment.

Our senses slide right over the familiar, and zero in on what is different.

Indeed, research has found that novelty stimulates the release of dopamine. This neurotransmitter tends to focus our attenti...