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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Brain Overload? 6 Ways to Reboot
The human brain is amazing, but you don’t have to be a neuroscientist to know when you're on overload. Here are 5 scientific ways to reboot.
Nov 4, 20243 min read


Confident or Arrogant?
Confident people are perceived to be more competent. But there is a difference between confident and arrogant and 3 pitfalls to avoid.
Oct 31, 20244 min read


Showing Up with Critics, Courage, and Convictions
There is nothing more frightening than exposing yourself to your critics. There is also nothing more liberating than proving them wrong.
Aug 1, 20244 min read


Brainy Secrets to Boost Creativity
Scientists have been exploring the brain regions involved with creativity, one very simple secret might surprise you!
Jul 1, 20246 min read


Overcoming the Pain of Rejection
Rejection taps into our most fundamental needs of belonging and acceptance. When these needs are unmet, the impact can be profound.
May 6, 20242 min read


Create Your Own Luck
Conventional wisdom posits that luck is a matter of chance; some people have it and others don’t. But science says we can create luck!
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Leveraging Stress for Success
We all experience stress and the psychological effects it has on us. But what if we could actually use stress to our advantage?
Mar 4, 20244 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

