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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
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
Nov 4, 20234 min read
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
Sep 11, 20234 min read
Is Emotional Contagion Hijacking your Team?
Comprehensive research has discovered “emotional contagion.” Simply put, we don't just coexist; we share the human condition.
Melissa Hughes
Jun 9, 20234 min read
Are You a Master Multitasker?
While many of us think we're multitasking ninjas, neuroscience says there's no such thing as multitasking. We just switch from task to task
Melissa Hughes
May 18, 20233 min read
Your Brain on Email
How much time do you spend on email each day? It isn't just a time-suck. It can morph into an addictive productivity sinkhole.
Melissa Hughes
May 18, 20234 min read
6 Ways to Boost Productivity and Slay your Day
If you tend to procrastinate, studies show that our brains are actually wired that way. Blame it on your instant gratification seeker.
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 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
Dec 31, 20203 min read
6 Ways to Slay your Afternoon Slump
We've all experienced the 3 PM slump. Before you head to Starbucks, there are some simple ways to beat it and slay the day like a boss!