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Game Face Psychology: How Your Expression Shapes Performance
Your face can literally change your brain. New research in neuroscience and psychology reveals how adopting a focused “game face” activates the sympathetic nervous system, boosting concentration, confidence, and cognitive performance. Explore how a simple shift in expression can reset your mindset and enhance success—in work, sports, and everyday life.
Jun 30, 20233 min read


Are You a Master Multitasker?
While many of us think we're multitasking ninjas, neuroscience says there's no such thing as multitasking. We just switch from task to task
Jun 9, 20234 min read


Inside the Brains of Engaged Employees
Having a job you hate is worse than being unemployed — and if you're not thriving at work, you're probably not thriving at life.
Jun 6, 20234 min read


The Negativity Bias: Why the bad stuff sticks
There is a reason why negative emotions have a greater psychological impact than positive ones. We can thank our ancestors for that.
May 26, 20234 min read


The Power of AWE
While scientists can’t seem to agree as to whether awe is an emotion or a cognitive state, recent research says we need more of it!
May 2, 20235 min read


Why Personalized Consumer Experiences are so Sticky
Customers value the experience more than the brand. When that experience is personal, it's more meaningful and memorable.
Apr 27, 20234 min read


The Stress of Uncertainty
Most of us are creatures of habit. When life throws a curveball, the stress we experience impacts our physical and emotional health.
Apr 8, 20234 min read


The Science of Surprise
Control freaks beware: perfectly planned experiences don’t make us the happiest but surprises do. It's called emotional intensification.
Mar 31, 20233 min read


WTF? How Typography Hacks the Brain
Everything we read in in print or online is influenced by the font we see much like music in a film. Typography is what language feels like.
Mar 21, 20233 min read


The Vagus Nerve: Your Secret Superpower
Research shows that our longest nerve in the body has superpowers - both mentally and physically. 6 ways to engage your vagus nerve.
Mar 17, 20232 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

