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Melissa Hughes
Feb 133 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.


Melissa Hughes
Dec 25, 20244 min read
The Power of Visualization
There is solid scientific evidence that we can actually rewire the brain with the power of visualizing our success.


Melissa Hughes
Dec 15, 20243 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.


Melissa Hughes
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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!


Melissa Hughes
Jan 4, 20242 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.


Melissa Hughes
Dec 23, 20233 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."


Melissa Hughes
Oct 5, 20233 min read
The Pleasure-Pain Balance
In simplest terms, pleasure and pain guide everything we do - avoid pain or gain pleasure. We need both to survive. Pain and pleasure


Melissa Hughes
Jul 20, 20235 min read
Pleasure Quirks
The brain is wired to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. But the way we experience them is pretty quirky.


Melissa Hughes
May 2, 20235 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!


Melissa Hughes
Jan 13, 20234 min read
Building Resilience to Bounce Back from Adversity
What makes some people fall apart and give up while others are able to bounce back stronger than ever? The answer may surprise you!


Melissa Hughes
Mar 11, 20224 min read
Bad Bosses Kill More than Culture
More than half of American employees have left their jobs because of poor leadership. Sadly, there is no shortage of bad bosses.

Melissa Hughes
Feb 17, 20224 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.


Melissa Hughes
Jan 7, 20225 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.


Melissa Hughes
Jan 6, 20223 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.


Melissa Hughes
Sep 8, 20214 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.


Melissa Hughes
Jan 29, 20214 min read
The Reticular Activating System: Your Brain's Bouncer
When you set a goal, you're going to want to bring your brain's bouncer to help you find what you need to succeed!


Melissa Hughes
Oct 4, 20193 min read
On the Other Side of Taylorism
What the Taylor Motivation Theory lacks is an understanding of human motivation. Most employees need motivation to be productive.


Melissa Hughes
May 24, 20182 min read
Fears, Commas & the F-Word
Professionally or personally, no one likes to fail. Some people are so adverse to failure that their fear of it paralyzes them.