PinnedThe Bacterial Key to Mental Health and Brain FunctionProbiotics are miraculous microorganisms that can help enhance your physical health and mental wellbeing. — The human body is made up of just 10% human cells, with the rest belonging to the various microorganisms that inhabit it. This microorganism community, known as the microbiome, is essential for maintaining good health. Consuming too much, pushing your body beyond its limits, and relying on medications can disturb…Health5 min readHealth5 min read
Sep 28The Remarkable Story of LeavesThe Evolutionary Journey of Plants and Its Impact on Life — The evolution of plant life on our planet is a fascinating journey that spans hundreds of millions of years. In the earliest stages, plants were vastly different from the lush, leafy organisms we are familiar with today. …Nature3 min readNature3 min read
Jan 3Navigating the UnpredictableThe Role of Uncertainty in Learning and Development — Have you ever faced a problem or challenge that seemed insurmountable at first, but then, out of nowhere, a brilliant solution presented itself? This type of creative thinking and problem-solving is often spurred by uncertainty. In fact, many experts believe that uncertainty is a necessary condition for innovation to occur…Psychology8 min readPsychology8 min read
Dec 17, 2022The brain’s role in decision makingEvery day, we make countless decisions — from what to wear and what to eat to which route to take to work. But have you ever stopped to think about how your brain aids in these choices? …Brain5 min readBrain5 min read
Dec 6, 2022The psychology of decision making and decision biasesThe inability to make a decision can have a significant impact on our lives. I once faced a difficult decision about whether or not to apply for a job at a new company. I was really interested in the job, but I was also hesitant about making a change. Consequently…Psychology6 min readPsychology6 min read
Nov 28, 2022Why You’re Not as Lazy, Undisciplined, or Irresponsible as You ThinkWe’ve all been there- it’s 3pm, we’re supposed to be working on that big project due next week, but we just can’t seem to muster up the motivation to get started. It’s not that we don’t want to succeed or do our best work, but for some reason, we just…Resistance4 min readResistance4 min read
Nov 28, 2022The Importance of Self-Awareness: Why You Need to Know Who You AreSelf-awareness is a hot topic in psychology these days. It is being studied more and more to improve mental health, relationships, and work productivity. But what is self-awareness, really? And why do we need it? Being self-aware means that you are consciously aware of your own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors…Self-awareness5 min readSelf-awareness5 min read
Nov 20, 2022The Importance of Tracking Your Life ProgressThere is an old saying that goes, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” This couldn’t be more true when it comes to tracking your life progress. If you want to make real progress in any area of your life, you need to track your daily habits and activities so…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Nov 20, 2022Change Your Words, Change Your Life — The Power of LanguageHave you ever stopped to think about the words you use on a daily basis? Whether we realize it or not, the words we speak have a lot of power. They can be used to convey a lot of information and emotion. …Language5 min readLanguage5 min read
Nov 19, 2022Understanding that There is More Than One Way to View ThingsThe ability to see things from different perspectives is the most valuable skill one can have. It allows you to understand other people’s points of view, as well as look at problems from multiple angles and find creative solutions. There are a few ways to train your brain to see…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
