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The Most Productive (and Unproductive) Time of Day
Productivity is more of a science than you might think. Studies show time of day explains 20% of the variance of cognitive performance.
Jan 5, 20242 min read


The Power of Willpower
Having strong willpower is not something we’re born with. But it is a muscle that we can train and develop.
Jan 4, 20242 min read


The Power of Optimism
Research is clear about the positive impact optimism has on depression, mental illness, stress, anxiety, physical health and even success.
Jan 1, 20245 min read


Outsmarting your Instant Gratification Seeker
We all have an instant gratification seeker who makes rational thought go out the window when "we want what we want when we want it."
Dec 23, 20233 min read


4 Scientific Secrets to Happiness
There is a vast body of research exploring what makes us happy and identifying key elements that are scientifically linked to happiness.
Dec 21, 20233 min read


Neurogenesis: It's a Brain Changer
For a long time, we believed that once the brain had fully developed, we had all the brain cells we'd ever have. Now we know differently.
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Albert Einstein's Wild Ride
Albert Einstein's brain was amazing. The story about what happened to it after his death is even more amazing!
Dec 13, 20233 min read


The Rule of Three
Have you ever noticed how many things come in threes? The 3 little pigs, 3-ring circus, 3rd time is a charm. The brain loves threes!
Dec 9, 20233 min read


Put a Pencil in Your Mouth... Seriously
We'd all like to think our thoughts and decisions result from a conscious deliberate process. But, research says otherwise.
Dec 1, 20234 min read


The Science Behind Earworms: Why Certain Songs Get Stuck in Your Head
Certain songs are "stickier" than others. Scientists have a word for songs you just can't get out of your head and how to conquer them.
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Can't Sleep? Hide the Credit Cards
Have you ever wondered if those late-night infomercials actually work? Neuroscience tells us why we really need those cheesy products.
Nov 2, 20233 min read


Do the Hardest Workers Kill Company Culture?
Engaged employees increase revenue and create a profitable company. But the hardest workers may actually be killing organizational culture.
Oct 21, 20234 min read


The Pleasure-Pain Balance
In simplest terms, pleasure and pain guide everything we do - avoid pain or gain pleasure. We need both to survive. Pain and pleasure
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Embodied Cognition: Mind Games that Trick the Brain
The brain thinks in metaphors that have a powerful influence on the way we think and act. It's called embodied cognition and it's powerful
Sep 13, 20235 min read


Is Emotional Contagion Hijacking your Team?
Comprehensive research has discovered “emotional contagion.” Simply put, we don't just coexist; we share the human condition.
Sep 11, 20234 min read


Putting Gratitude to Work in the Workplace
Just like in our personal lives, a sense of gratitude can improve self-esteem, optimism, a sense of unity, and overall well-being at work.
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Unmet Expectations or Magical Thinking?
Our expectations influence our reality as well as our interactions with those around us.
Sep 4, 20235 min read


The 10% Brain Myth - BUSTED
The idea that we only use 10% of our brain is a common misconception. Research shows that much of the brain is never truly inactive.
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Pleasure Quirks
The brain is wired to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. But the way we experience them is pretty quirky.
Jul 20, 20235 min read


6 Foods to Supercharge Your Brain
Can certain foods make you smarter? Science says yes! The brain is fueled by the nutrients we eat, and some give us a cognitive advantage.
Jul 7, 20232 min read

