The way this morning unfolds will set the mood for the rest of your day. Getting a good start is incredibly important. You can set your intention for the workday in just 20 minutes. Three small steps will move things in the right direction: hydrate, do a little light exercise, and try to see the […]
Does Viral News Cloud Your Judgment?
Staying on top of the news has become a matter of survival. Unfortunately, the news shapes not just our knowledge, but also our emotional states. Exposure to too many negative news stories—and that seems like most of them, these days—can therefore affect your ability to digest information properly and make good decisions. This means that […]
Negativity Isn’t All Bad
Your bad attitude serves an evolutionary purpose. No, it’s not just pessimism. Whenever you find yourself fixating on anxiety and fear, it’s likely because your brain is trying to keep you safe. Humans owe their survival as a species to highly evolved biological and psychological strategies. Case in point: the brain’s amygdala processes stimuli to help […]
Turn Your Year Around
A little more than halfway through 2020, it’s safe to say that for most of us, this hasn’t been a banner year for personal goal-setting and productivity. Take heart: challenging circumstances can be an incredible source of personal and professional growth. Using motivational speaker Michael Hyatt’s five-step plan for goal-setting, you can reset your expectations […]
How to Hack Your Brain
Want to learn faster? First, forget about it. Challenging circumstances present some of our very best learning opportunities. As companies continue to adjust to changes in processes and policies in the face of COVID-19, many of us have been asked to hone new skills. On and off the job, people are taking on new roles: parents […]
Boost Your Health in 60 Seconds a Day
Have you been feeling stressed about, well…everything? Meditation can cut through anxiety and boost your immune system, but lately it might be harder than ever to find a quiet moment in the day. The good news is that you don’t need perfect serenity to reap the rewards of a meditation practice. Meditation can take place […]
How to Dig Deep
We get it. It’s easy to procrastinate, especially when it comes to plans for self-improvement. But former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink has a piece of advice for people who are trying to improve themselves: lifestyle changes work best when they’re implemented as quickly as possible. You don’t need to wait for an opportune moment to commit […]
These 7 Habits for Success Start Early
Good habits start early. But teens have a lot going on in their lives—and that’s not even counting the new challenges we all face in the era of COVID-19. Between trying to please their parents, fitting in with friends, and struggling to succeed in school, it’s all too easy for teens to feel overwhelmed. Wouldn’t it […]
Know the Signs
Verbal abuse, also known as emotional abuse or psychological abuse, is a pattern of behavior in which an abuser attempts to manipulate, emotionally injure, and dominate his domestic partner through mind games. The patterns of verbal abuse may seem obvious to an outsider, but they can be difficult for those involved to identify. The abuser […]
Manage Your Mood
Have you ever experienced a negative spiral, where it felt like your bad mood made everything worse? Just as negativity can be a self-perpetuating cycle, positivity can lead to even more positivity. To feel happier, you can cultivate an optimistic outlook simply by spending more time thinking about good things, affirming yourself, and associating with […]
