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Power Up with a Morning Brain Ritual
Start your day the brain-smart way. Neuroscience shows that simple habits—like gratitude journaling, mindful movement, hydration, and positive self-talk—prime your brain’s chemistry for focus, energy, and resilience. Break free from the vicious cycle of stress and create a virtuous cycle of clarity, motivation, and momentum.
Sep 23 min read
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Left on Read IRL? Why We Hate Being Ignored
Discover the neuroscience behind acknowledgment and why being ignored triggers stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction. This blog explores how simple human cues—like eye contact and a friendly greeting—can boost trust, connection, and customer experience across every industry. Whether you're in leadership, customer service, or team management, acknowledgment is the underrated superpower your brain (and your people) need.
Jul 92 min read
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Building Resilience: Brain-Based Strategies for a world on Fire
Discover why the 2020s are being called the Decade of Resilience. Learn the neuroscience behind stress, adaptability, and emotional strength—and how to train your brain to bounce back from adversity. Backed by behavioral science, explore resilience, neuroplasticity, and mental fitness for leaders, teams, and individuals navigating uncertainty.
Jul 73 min read
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Free Yourself from FOMO: Try JOMO Instead
Picture this: you're scrolling through your feed. Everyone seems to be somewhere exotic. Exciting. —sunset rooftop parties, amazing...
Jul 33 min read
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Blue Mind, Better Life: How the Beach Rewires Your Brain for Calm and Clarity
There is a wealth of scientific evidence that spending time in nature has a host of mental and physical benefits. Now, recent cutting-edge
Jul 33 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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The Power of Music on the Brain and Performance
Thanks to advances in neuroscience, we now know that music doesn’t just move us emotionally—it rewires us biologically. The right song at the right time can elevate your performance, sharpen your focus, or soften your stress. Brainwaves actually sync with music, nudging your body into different physiological states. It's like having a remote control for your mood—one that’s shaped like a Spotify playlist.
Jun 13 min read
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6 Simple Science-Based Stress Relief Strategies
Stress relief tips backed by neuroscience. Learn how to manage good vs chronic stress, prevent health risks, and use proven techniques—ear massage, deep breathing, and music—to reduce anxiety, improve mental health, and boost focus.
May 15 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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Mind Over Matter: It's not woo-woo science (It's a thing!)
Many think of phrase "mind over matter" as a miraculous paranormal construct. Research shows it's much more than woo-woo science.
Apr 63 min read
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What the #$@*! was I Thinking?!
Neuroscientists have found an inverse relationship between the amygdala and the neocortex. We don't do our best thinking when we're stressed
Mar 284 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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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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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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Microdecisions: Little Choices that Make a Huge Difference
In our fast-paced world, we often overlook the small choices we make every day. But these microdecisions have a huge impact on our lives.
Feb 14 min read
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Hedonic Adaptation: Why Money Won't Buy Happiness
Maybe you've dreamed about how happy you'd be winning the lottery. Not so fast... Research shows that material possessions and financial gains only give us a temporary boost in happiness.
Feb 14 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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