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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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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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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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The Power of Visualization
There is solid scientific evidence that we can actually rewire the brain with the power of visualizing our success.
Dec 25, 20244 min read
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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!
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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The Power of Hope
Hope is powerful. It doesn't just profoundly change the way we see the world, it also changes the structure and function of the brain.
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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The Butterfly Effect of Kindness
A small act of kindness can set off a chain of significant events. The things that change the world are the tiny things.
Nov 1, 20244 min read
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Forget About Finding Work-Life Balance
As technology connects you to work 24/7, finding a work-life balance feels like a fantasy. Forget about it. Look for your ikigai instead.
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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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.
Sep 1, 20245 min read
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Showing Up with Critics, Courage, and Convictions
There is nothing more frightening than exposing yourself to your critics. There is also nothing more liberating than proving them wrong.
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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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...
Jun 1, 20243 min read
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Overcoming the Pain of Rejection
Rejection taps into our most fundamental needs of belonging and acceptance. When these needs are unmet, the impact can be profound.
May 6, 20242 min read
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The Price of Success
Employees don't love their jobs because they are making millions for shareholders. Â That rarely inspires the individual to work harder.
Apr 1, 20245 min read
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Create Your Own Luck
Conventional wisdom posits that luck is a matter of chance; some people have it and others don’t. But science says we can create luck!
Mar 11, 20243 min read
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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?
Mar 4, 20244 min read
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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.
Feb 23, 20243 min read
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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.
Feb 7, 20244 min read
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