Published in Crow’s Feet·1 day agoMember-onlyThe Dangers of Wax BuildupIt’s more than hearing loss. — Something was wrong when I emerged from the pool after swimming laps for thirty minutes. I shook my head. I couldn’t hear a thing from my left ear. Zilch. Nada. Since I was attending college, this was problematic. Walking to the dorm, I felt dizzy, and my ear buzzed. The…Ear Wax5 min readEar Wax5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·2 days agoMember-onlyDeath by ClutterHow to bring order to disorder Papers and receipts bury your kitchen counter, dangerously close to making friends with the sink. The twenty uncapped lipsticks in the bathroom have spread graffiti across the vanity since deciding on the perfect pink tone was too overwhelming. Every inch of your closet is…Clutter8 min readClutter8 min read
Published in Predict·Jan 28Member-onlyPlaying a Virtual Reality Game Can Improve StressTry Stressjam What if playing a rollicking 20 minutes of an immersive virtual reality game could improve how you deal with stress? …Games4 min readGames4 min read
Jan 27Member-onlyHow to Change Your Mindset in Twelve MinutesTry Priming — Dishes are dumped in the sink, the laundry pile is Everest, and worksheets are swallowing your desk. You are in an energy black hole and want to get out. …Mindset5 min readMindset5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 24Member-onlyChange Your Mindset and Live LongerWhat new research reveals about the power of the mind. The old saying, ‘It’s all in your mind,’ is turning out to be true and backed by science. The idea of core beliefs affecting health or ‘mind over body’ has been the life work of Dr Langer, professor of Psychology…Mindset Matters6 min readMindset Matters6 min read
Jan 20Member-onlyYour Space Is Affecting Your Health and MoodAvoid architectural depression I open the solid mahogany door embossed with gold and step inside the East Shore Spa. The ceiling soars, and sky-high glass windows surround me, glittering the light like a radiant cut diamond. The walls are sea-glass blue, a fountain trickles, and lavender wafts through the air. …Home Improvement Designs6 min readHome Improvement Designs6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 18Member-onlyThe L-Brain R-Brain Theory Is DeadBut old theories die hard. I ask my friends how to get to the post office. Tina tells me to take Spencer street North to Good Hope Road, turn left, then drive a mile and a half to 75th street, and turn right. The post office is three blocks down. …L Brain Vs R Brain6 min readL Brain Vs R Brain6 min read
Jan 14Member-onlyFires at the Gas PumpWhat you can do to protect yourself. — It is winter, and the air is as dry as powdered chalk. Drivers, be aware that you can be in harm’s way each time you fill your car with gas. Though rare, unsuspecting motorists can become victims of static fires. Ignacio Sierra had firsthand experience with a static fire while…Fuel Pump Fires6 min readFuel Pump Fires6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 11Member-onlyIf You Feel Sad, Blame the SunMy winter with Seasonal Affective Disorder and how to treat it — It was my first winter in Milwaukee, having spent the prior ten years in Missouri and Kansas, where winter accouterments were as rare as a white peacock. I had prepared for the brutal polar blast, often described as the ‘ice age.’ I wasn’t going to show up for the heavy-weight…Seasonal Depression5 min readSeasonal Depression5 min read
Jan 7Member-onlyScience Proves Mindset Impacts All OutcomesThe most important thing you control Science has demonstrated that mindset influences every single facet of your life. If affects aging, well-being, stress levels, and work satisfaction, the list is endless. If I tell you that a given medication will reduce your pain but don’t tell your friend with similar…Mindset5 min readMindset5 min read
