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Melissa Hughes
Oct 84 min read
The Emoji Effect: What those little symbols are doing to your brain
Emojis have become a universal language, transcending age, language, and culture. But have you ever wondered what they do to your brain?
Melissa Hughes
Sep 15 min read
The Goldilocks Principle: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Burnout and Boredom
It's no secret that stress is bad for us. But not enough stress may be just as bad. The Goldilocks Rule is key for maximum productivity.
Melissa Hughes
Jul 16 min read
Brainy Secrets to Boost Creativity
Scientists have been exploring the brain regions involved with creativity, one very simple secret might surprise you!
Melissa Hughes
Apr 24 min read
How Bias Changes the Brain
Understanding how bias changes the brain - quirks in the way we think and the way we think we think.
Melissa Hughes
Mar 222 min read
How Fear Hijacks the Brain
Have you ever had a "what was I thinking moment?" that you regretted later? Chances are pretty good that you were not thinking at all.
Melissa Hughes
Mar 43 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?
Melissa Hughes
Feb 233 min read
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
Feb 74 min read
The Scientific Reality of Reality TV
There is no better way to escape our own than by tuning into someone else’s drama. But there is science behind why we love reality TV.
Melissa Hughes
Jan 193 min read
Quit your bitching; Complaining makes you dumb.
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 83 min read
Psychological Safety Fuels Performance
Psychological safety isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a must-have for a vibrant and healthy company culture and peak performance.
Melissa Hughes
Jan 52 min read
The Most Productive (and Unproductive) Time of Day
Productivity is more of a science than you might think. Studies show time of day explains 20% of the variance of cognitive performance.
Melissa Hughes
Jan 42 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
Jan 15 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.
Melissa Hughes
Dec 25, 20234 min read
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 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
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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, 20235 min read
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
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Neurogenesis: It's a Brain Changer
For a long time, we believed that once the brain had fully developed, we had all the brain cells we'd ever have. Now we know differently.
Melissa Hughes
Dec 15, 20233 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.
Melissa Hughes
Dec 9, 20233 min read
The Rule of Three
Have you ever noticed how many things come in threes? The 3 little pigs, 3-ring circus, 3rd time is a charm. The brain loves threes!