Do people call you a cry-baby? According to neuroscientists, this is a very good thing.

And you men out there could learn a thing or two from us females who have a tendency to cry when we’re happy, sad, angry or afraid.

You see, tears are quite literally cleansing your mind. But don’t stand around peeling onions to get the water-works working! Those tears are mostly salt water and simply occurring to protect the eye.

But emotional tears, those sobs cry-babies are famous for, have been found to be rich in protein-based chemicals that flood the brain when we are stressed. Crying, or at the very least some emotional tearing, is a way that the body reduces stress by eliminating those chemicals.

Action - So, if you feel yourself well up with emotions, go with it!

We can help our body take care of itself naturally if we don’t block or stop the process.

If you expect someone to fail, chances are, it will happen.

Why? For two simple reasons –

First, you will look for behaviors to confirm your expectation. So, Bob may positively impact team objectives on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but if he screws up on Thursday, you’ll notice it!

And second, Bob may subconsciously conform to your expectations of him. Many studies repeatedly show that people live up to or down to the expectations of significant people around them. In fact, research indicates people are twice as likely to live to the expectation than not.

Action - So, when you expect something, make it unequivocally positive. Expect Bob to meet or exceed goals, even when his previous performance may be a bit shaky. Expect him to overcome the challenges. And let him know through your actions, attitudes and words what your positive expectations are.

Remember, people rise or fall if we expect them to.