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The Expectation Effect: How Belief Impacts Cognitive Performance
Your brain is listening. The question is: what are you telling it? One of the most powerful forces behind improvement may not be the app, the supplement, or the new habit. It may be your expectation.
6 days ago3 min read
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7 Scientifically Proven Ways to Tame Anxiety and Restore Peace
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck overthinking things? You’re not alone. Over 40 million U.S. adults struggle with anxiety each year.
Jun 14 min read
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How the Brain Forms First Impressions
With every new encounter, you form an immediate impression and another person's immediate impression of you is formed.
May 13 min read
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Emotional Intelligence: EQ for Good or Evil?
While there is a wealth of research that prescribes the recipe for emotional intelligence, the hallmarks of EQ are awareness, focus, and intention. Get started with a few simple attitudes and behaviors that emotionally intelligent people consistently demonstrate.
Apr 213 min read
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The Zeigarnik Effect: The Science of Ghosting and How it Messes with Your Brain
You’ve probably felt it—that awful sting when someone just vanishes. No explanation. No closure. Just silence. It’s called ghosting, and while it feels personal, it’s actually deeply neurological. The ambiguity of ghosting fuels self-doubt, anxiety, and rumination. Studies show that unclear endings can actually hurt more than clear rejection because our brains crave resolution. But what’s really happening in your brain when you’re left hanging? The Zeigarnik Effect.
Mar 243 min read
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Contrarians: Not Your Average Thinkers
Contrarian thinking is about challenging the status quo, going against the grain, and seeing opportunities where others see obstacle.
Mar 184 min read
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Unlock Your Genius: 5 Simple Ways to Cultivate Curiosity
In a world that often values certainty, it's easy to overlook the power of discovery and the benefits we get from cultivating curiosity.
Mar 33 min read
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When Self Help Doesn't Help: The Toxic Side of Self Improvement
Self-improvement is all the rage. A major flaw that makes it toxic is the assumption that we are "fundamentally broken" and need fixing.
Mar 33 min read
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Pay Attention to What You Pay Attention To
Is your glass half full or half empty? What we pay attention to has great influence over our thoughts, behaviors and brain chemistry.
Mar 13 min read
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Are You a Victim of Hurry Sickness? Try this!
Life is busy and time is a valuable resource. But the more hurried we are the more stressed we are. There's one simple act that will help.
Mar 14 min read
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Step away from the Keyboard and Pick up a Pen: Handwriting Rewires Your Brain
Putting pen to paper does more than just record your thoughts. It actually rewires your brain and improves cognition and memory!
Feb 253 min read
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The Fake Dopamine Trap
Our world is built to flood your brain with fake dopamine. The problem is fake dopamine burns out quickly and keeps you chasing another hit.
Feb 133 min read
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The Spotlight Effect: How to Stop Thinking Everyone Is Watching You
The human brain is wired for self-relevance. When we evaluate social situations, our default setting is to assume people are watching us.
Jan 312 min read
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Redefining Productivity: Less Hustle, More Muscle
In today's fast-paced world, the constant quest for productivity can be overwhelming. True productivity is all about finding balance.
Jan 203 min read
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Inquiring Minds are Smarter... and Happier!
Whether you define happiness as a state of being or an emotion, research shows that our happiness is directly correlated with curiosity.
Jan 133 min read
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The Art of Saying "No": Your Secret Superpower
In a world that feels like it demands more and more, saying "no" may be your secret superpower. Here are 6 simple ways to harness the skill
Jan 63 min read
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The Power of Visualization
There is solid scientific evidence that we can actually rewire the brain with the power of visualizing our success.
Dec 25, 20244 min read
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From "Fake it 'til you Make it" to "You've Got This!"
Confidence can be elusive and there are times we all wish we had more. You’re stronger than you think—and your brain is already on board.
Dec 15, 20243 min read
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6 Tips to Make 2025 the Best Year Ever!
The new year is like the first blank page of a new book ready to be filled. Here are 6 simple ways make 2025 the best year yet!
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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4 Gritty Traits that Pave the Path to Success
Grit may be the deciding factor between those who show up and those who get the gold. Here are 4 gritty traits successful people share.
Nov 17, 20244 min read
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