Some secrets are more likely to cause mind wandering and it’s that, not the secret itself, that interferes with contentment, says Ben AmbridgePsst! Keeping secrets may not actually be such a great idea. List BCheating at work, petty theft, poor work performance, lies, thoughts about someone who is not your partner. If you’re keeping any of the secrets on List B, don’t worry about it too much. Counter to what you might expect, this study revealed no link between the frequency with which people conceal their secrets and wellbeing.

Source: The Guardian July 23, 2017 04:52 UTC