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The Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Drug
It's widely accepted that gratitude is good for the soul. But, did you know it's a GAME-CHANGER in the workplace?
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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This Simple Expression is Like a Mini-Orgasm for the Brain
Think about the last time you received a genuine compliment. How did that feel? Studies show compliments improve mood and brain function!
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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How the Brain Tastes Wine
The simple act of tasting wine is anything but simple. Everything from background music to the sound of the cork pop influence the taste.
Aug 24, 20223 min read
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Flow State: 5 Ways to Get into the Zone
Flow state is a state of pure focus and concentration that enables you to do what you’re doing at the top of your game.
Feb 17, 20224 min read
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3 Ways to Boost your Conversational Intelligence
Constructive criticism can prevent us from making mistakes in the present. But without positive feedback longterm improvement isn't likely.
Jan 7, 20225 min read
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4 Phrases Great Leaders Use Often
People don't leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses. Most bad bosses lack the vocabulary to keep people engaged and productive.
Jan 6, 20223 min read
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The Science Behind the Smile
Countless studies demonstrate that a simple smile significantly influences the way we are perceived by others, and it changes the brain.
Dec 22, 20213 min read
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Sticks and Stones may Break your Bones but Words will Change your Brain
"Words Matter" is more than a catchy tagline. The words we speak, hear, & read physically and chemically change the way the brain functions.
Oct 1, 20213 min read
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Are We Hardwired for Fairness? The Ultimatum Game Says We Are
Thanks to neural imaging technology, we know that the brain is neurologically wired to reject injustice and expect fairness.
Sep 8, 20214 min read
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The Secret to Rewire a Happier, Smarter Brain
Recognizing when and how negative thoughts steal your focus is the best way to rewire your brain for the positive thoughts that enable bette
May 27, 20212 min read
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How Cognitive Bias Tricks the Mind
We'd all like to think that we are rational thinkers and decision makers all the time. As amazing as the brain is, it's also very flawed.
Mar 17, 20214 min read
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The Reticular Activating System: Your Brain's Bouncer
When you set a goal, you're going to want to bring your brain's bouncer to help you find what you need to succeed!
Jan 29, 20214 min read
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The Brain's First Job Is NOT to Think
Greater understanding of how the brain develops gives us a better understanding of why rational thought isn't as automatic as we think.
Jan 21, 20212 min read
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6 Ways to Slay your Afternoon Slump
We've all experienced the 3 PM slump. Before you head to Starbucks, there are some simple ways to beat it and slay the day like a boss!
Dec 31, 20203 min read
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Inside a Grateful Brain
Recent neuroscience now identifies how the daily practice of gratitude affects healthy brain activity as well as our physical well-being.
Dec 30, 20204 min read
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Why Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine
The curative power of laughter and joy as it counters the effects of stress may be one of the great medical discoveries of our time!
Nov 4, 20202 min read
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All Threats are NOT Created Equal
The primary goal of the brain is to predict how to minimize threats and maximize rewards. This is why the brain hates uncertainty.
Oct 22, 20203 min read
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3 Ways Kindness Changes the Brain
In a dog-eat-dog world that seems pretty mean these days, there are some brain-based reasons to show a little more kindness.
Sep 18, 20204 min read
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This is why we LOVED Grumpy Cat
Research shows that warm fuzzy images of animals and babies can make us happier, increase our resilience to stress and prime our brains for
Aug 10, 20203 min read
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A 60-Second Brain Hack for a Competitive Edge
New research shows the vagus nerve can not only help up pump the brakes on stress but also give us a cognitive competitive advantage.
Aug 10, 20202 min read
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