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Melissa Hughes
- Jun 1
- 3 min
Emotional Intelligence: EQ for Good or Evil?
Since psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer first introduced the concept of emotional intelligence in 1990 and Daniel Goleman...
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 4
- 3 min
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?
Melissa Hughes
- Feb 23
- 3 min
The Power of the "Pet Effect"
Since the mid-1980's, there has been a wealth of research comfirming the positive physiological effects of social interaction with animals.
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Quit your bitching; Complaining makes you dumber.
The average person complains about 20 times a day. Research shows that it negatively affects more than our mood. It actually makes us dumber
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 4
- 2 min
The Mystery of Roseto
Thanks to a small town of Italian immigrants, we've learned that belonging and a shared purpose contribute are sound predictors of health.
Melissa Hughes
- Dec 25, 2023
- 4 min
The Power of Visualization
Through brain imaging technology, we now have substantial scientific evidence to support the power of visualization. When we visualize an ac
Melissa Hughes
- Dec 21, 2023
- 3 min
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.
Melissa Hughes
- Dec 21, 2023
- 5 min
7 Habits for a Healthy Brain
It's not a secret that our physical health has everything to do with lifestyle. But lifestyle choices also impact our brain health.
Melissa Hughes
- Nov 4, 2023
- 4 min
Brain Overload? 5 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.
Melissa Hughes
- Oct 22, 2023
- 4 min
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.
Melissa Hughes
- Oct 5, 2023
- 3 min
The Pleasure-Pain Balance
In simplest terms, pleasure and pain guide everything we do - avoid pain or gain pleasure. We need both to survive.
Melissa Hughes
- Sep 4, 2023
- 5 min
Unmet Expectations or Magical Thinking?
Our expectations influence our reality as well as our interactions with those around us.
Melissa Hughes
- Sep 1, 2023
- 3 min
6 Simple Immune System Boosters
Chronic stress depresses the immune system and increases the risk of several types of illnesses making you more susceptible to viral illness
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 11, 2023
- 4 min
Prevent Cognitive Decline with 3 Simple Habits
It's normal to forget things now and again. But cognitive decline is real. The good news is we can prevent it with simple lifestyle changes
Melissa Hughes
- Jul 19, 2023
- 4 min
Hedonic Adaptation: Why Money Won't Buy Happiness
Maybe you've dreamed about how happy you'd be winning the lottery. Think again. Research shows that happiness isn't a sure bet.
Melissa Hughes
- Jul 7, 2023
- 2 min
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.
Melissa Hughes
- Jun 7, 2023
- 3 min
Why You Should Take that Beach Vacation
There is a wealth of scientific evidence that spending time in nature has a host of mental and physical benefits. Now, recent cutting-edge
Melissa Hughes
- Jun 2, 2023
- 3 min
Not enough time? 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.
Melissa Hughes
- Jun 1, 2023
- 2 min
The Emotion that Protects Relationships from Stress
Recent research shows that there is one emotion that protects relationships against the normal stresses and strains of relationships.
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 17, 2023
- 4 min
The Butterfly Effect of Kindness
The world is so deeply interconnected that we may never even know the impact of a small act of kindness. kindness matters.