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This is how to rewire your brain in less than a day according to a neuroscientist

Setting intentional gratitude before meetings can transform conversations and overall well-being.

Think You Can't Meditate? These 7 Hacks Show You How Simple It Can Be.

Meditation is about being present and can take many forms, not limited to sitting still.

Ease and Spaciousness in Body and Mind

Flexibility in meditation practice enhances comfort and personal experience.

Meditation encourages introspection and awareness of one’s emotional state.

Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food. It's about truthfulness something we can all learn from | Shadi Khan Saif

Ramadan fosters compassion and truthfulness, offering a meditative pause from daily life's demands.

Special Meditation Workshop (Petaluma)

Pristine Mind meditation offers a path to inherent happiness beyond mindfulness.

Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche introduces transformative meditation techniques accessible to all levels.

34 Products That Might Seem A Little Weird At First, But Hear Me Out

Moodmatcher's green color-changing lipstick adapts to your skin's pH and promises long-lasting wear, making it a great affordable alternative.

This is how to rewire your brain in less than a day according to a neuroscientist

Setting intentional gratitude before meetings can transform conversations and overall well-being.

Think You Can't Meditate? These 7 Hacks Show You How Simple It Can Be.

Meditation is about being present and can take many forms, not limited to sitting still.

Ease and Spaciousness in Body and Mind

Flexibility in meditation practice enhances comfort and personal experience.

Meditation encourages introspection and awareness of one’s emotional state.

Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food. It's about truthfulness something we can all learn from | Shadi Khan Saif

Ramadan fosters compassion and truthfulness, offering a meditative pause from daily life's demands.

Special Meditation Workshop (Petaluma)

Pristine Mind meditation offers a path to inherent happiness beyond mindfulness.

Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche introduces transformative meditation techniques accessible to all levels.

34 Products That Might Seem A Little Weird At First, But Hear Me Out

Moodmatcher's green color-changing lipstick adapts to your skin's pH and promises long-lasting wear, making it a great affordable alternative.

"The Essence of All Life"

Indigenous peoples, including Native Americans, view nature as sacred and spiritually alive, devoid of confined worship practices seen in many Western religions.

Stop Putting Yourself Down

Valuing opposing thoughts fosters collaboration and creativity.

Negativity can lead to social anxiety and miscommunication.

Curiosity enhances our ability to solve problems creatively.

How to Instantly Disarm Someone Who Pushes Your Buttons

Responding with curiosity allows for better emotional regulation and more productive conversations.

Using the phrase 'That's interesting; tell me more' can transform potentially reactive moments into opportunities for deeper understanding.

It's not in the words that you told me, yeah

A critique of arrogance and superiority in conversation, advocating for kindness and empathy over aggression.

Stop Putting Yourself Down

Valuing opposing thoughts fosters collaboration and creativity.

Negativity can lead to social anxiety and miscommunication.

Curiosity enhances our ability to solve problems creatively.

How to Instantly Disarm Someone Who Pushes Your Buttons

Responding with curiosity allows for better emotional regulation and more productive conversations.

Using the phrase 'That's interesting; tell me more' can transform potentially reactive moments into opportunities for deeper understanding.

It's not in the words that you told me, yeah

A critique of arrogance and superiority in conversation, advocating for kindness and empathy over aggression.

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Causal understanding is not a point of view, it's a point of do | Aeon Essays

Causal understanding is essential for comprehending interactions and influences in the world.

Time May Be an Illusion

Time may be a construct of human perception rather than a fundamental aspect of the universe.

Manana Manana from photographer Tessa Ruger asks us to reconsider our relationship with time

Tessa explores the concept of time and its experience through her project 'Mañana Mañana', emphasizing the need for slowing down.

Time May Be an Illusion

Time may be a construct of human perception rather than a fundamental aspect of the universe.

Manana Manana from photographer Tessa Ruger asks us to reconsider our relationship with time

Tessa explores the concept of time and its experience through her project 'Mañana Mañana', emphasizing the need for slowing down.

Why empathy is essential for workplace success

Empathy in the workplace is essential for fostering resilience and high performance, not just a feel-good concept.

Better leadership in 3 "Sketchplanations"

Effective leadership involves prioritizing crucial organizational decisions over minor tasks.

Scarcity or Abundance Mindset? How Scarcity-Minded Leaders Undermine Team Culture and Potential

Organizational success hinges on effective management, not just tactical excellence.

Don't become the butthead

Difficult people ('B'OBs') can damage workplace culture, and confronting them can lead to similar negative behaviors in oneself.

Why empathy is essential for workplace success

Empathy in the workplace is essential for fostering resilience and high performance, not just a feel-good concept.

Better leadership in 3 "Sketchplanations"

Effective leadership involves prioritizing crucial organizational decisions over minor tasks.

Scarcity or Abundance Mindset? How Scarcity-Minded Leaders Undermine Team Culture and Potential

Organizational success hinges on effective management, not just tactical excellence.

Don't become the butthead

Difficult people ('B'OBs') can damage workplace culture, and confronting them can lead to similar negative behaviors in oneself.

How We Create Our Own Unhappiness and How to Stop

Life involves inevitable suffering, often exacerbated by our resistance to it.

Our reactions to life's challenges can create additional unhappiness.

Acknowledging and accepting reality can lessen our emotional distress.

There's Always Something

Life's constant dissatisfaction, or dukkha, is rooted in resistance to it, not the existence of dukkha itself.

The Empty Path: A Discussion With Billy Wynne

Embracing emptiness and interconnectedness can significantly shift our perspective, leading to fulfillment rather than suffering.

How We Create Our Own Unhappiness and How to Stop

Life involves inevitable suffering, often exacerbated by our resistance to it.

Our reactions to life's challenges can create additional unhappiness.

Acknowledging and accepting reality can lessen our emotional distress.

There's Always Something

Life's constant dissatisfaction, or dukkha, is rooted in resistance to it, not the existence of dukkha itself.

The Empty Path: A Discussion With Billy Wynne

Embracing emptiness and interconnectedness can significantly shift our perspective, leading to fulfillment rather than suffering.

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How to Stop Worrying Yourself From Sleep

Accepting uncertainty and discomfort is essential for embracing the complexities of life.

Moving From Critical to Constructive

Negative self-talk hinders self-growth; kinder language is crucial.

Constructive reflection fosters resilience and learning.

Self-compassion is key to overcoming critical thoughts.

Snap Out of Autopilot and Reclaim Your Life

Many people operate on autopilot mode, feeling disengaged despite their circumstances.

Small, intentional shifts can help in breaking repetitive patterns and re-engaging with life.

How to Turn Regret into Purpose

You don't find purpose; you build it using regrets as anchors for growth.

Your Brain Is Programmed for Negativity. Here's How to Rewire It.

Cognitive distortions can rob individuals of their inner peace by distorting reality and reinforcing negative self-talk.

Transforming Anger Into Strength

Transform anger into growth through compassionate reframing.

Break reactive cycles to gain control over emotional responses.

Empower yourself by mastering a mindset that fosters clarity and peace.

How to Stop Worrying Yourself From Sleep

Accepting uncertainty and discomfort is essential for embracing the complexities of life.

Moving From Critical to Constructive

Negative self-talk hinders self-growth; kinder language is crucial.

Constructive reflection fosters resilience and learning.

Self-compassion is key to overcoming critical thoughts.

Snap Out of Autopilot and Reclaim Your Life

Many people operate on autopilot mode, feeling disengaged despite their circumstances.

Small, intentional shifts can help in breaking repetitive patterns and re-engaging with life.

How to Turn Regret into Purpose

You don't find purpose; you build it using regrets as anchors for growth.

Your Brain Is Programmed for Negativity. Here's How to Rewire It.

Cognitive distortions can rob individuals of their inner peace by distorting reality and reinforcing negative self-talk.

Transforming Anger Into Strength

Transform anger into growth through compassionate reframing.

Break reactive cycles to gain control over emotional responses.

Empower yourself by mastering a mindset that fosters clarity and peace.

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Unlock The Secrets Of Japanese Design With These Top 5 Principles To Create Your Peaceful Home Sanctuary - Yanko Design

Japanese design principles enhance home tranquility through minimalism and connection with nature.

We remember as true things that never even happened': Julian Barnes on memory and changing his mind

Changing one's mind reflects a complex interplay between rationality and instinct, influenced by gender perceptions and societal norms.

What Makes the World: Mind or Brain?

The distinction between mind and brain is crucial for modern science.

The 'hard problem of consciousness' reveals the gap between brain activity and consciousness.

Consciousness may be a fundamental property of nature.

Science is deeply entwined with the existence of consciousness.

Consciousness Isn't in You. You are in Consciousness. | HackerNoon

Consciousness may be a fundamental aspect of reality rather than merely an emergent property of complex brains.

Discovering Aliveness

Aliveness embodies the dynamic essence of existence, permeating all aspects of reality.

What Makes the World: Mind or Brain?

The distinction between mind and brain is crucial for modern science.

The 'hard problem of consciousness' reveals the gap between brain activity and consciousness.

Consciousness may be a fundamental property of nature.

Science is deeply entwined with the existence of consciousness.

Consciousness Isn't in You. You are in Consciousness. | HackerNoon

Consciousness may be a fundamental aspect of reality rather than merely an emergent property of complex brains.

Discovering Aliveness

Aliveness embodies the dynamic essence of existence, permeating all aspects of reality.

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When You Can Tell Someone Isn't Listening to You

We've all been there: We're talking to someone and then realize they're not actually listening to us.Sometimes it's obvious, like when someone is scrolling through their phone while you're speaking.

Learning from AI's Bullshit

Modern AI, including LLMs, often provide unreliable outputs due to their indifference to truth, leading to philosophical discussions about their nature.

My Commute Is a Nightmare. I'm Using It to Practice Mindfulness.

The author's initial love for London transformed into frustration through challenges faced in everyday commuting and social behaviors.

Can Acting on Impulse Lead to Success?

Impulsivity has evolutionary benefits, aiding survival and decision-making.

It fosters creativity and social engagement but can lead to addiction and poor choices.

Triggers: What Are They Trying to Tell You?

Triggers link back to past traumas which shape current reactions.

How to reframe anger at work to your advantage

Understanding and managing anger in the workplace is complex but can be reframed as a flow of emotion for better handling.

3 Simple Remedies for 'Time Sickness'

'Time sickness' describes the distress linked to the fear of time slipping away.

The Crystallisation of Discontent

Cumulative frustrations can lead to a critical realization that prompts necessary life changes.

Don't Fall for the Hype: You're Not a Motivational Type

Relying on motivational labels can be misleading and oversimplified.

Neuroscience suggests a nuanced understanding of motivation beyond intrinsic and extrinsic categories.

Autonomy enhances motivation by intensifying the brain's reward response.

Can Acting on Impulse Lead to Success?

Impulsivity has evolutionary benefits, aiding survival and decision-making.

It fosters creativity and social engagement but can lead to addiction and poor choices.

Triggers: What Are They Trying to Tell You?

Triggers link back to past traumas which shape current reactions.

How to reframe anger at work to your advantage

Understanding and managing anger in the workplace is complex but can be reframed as a flow of emotion for better handling.

3 Simple Remedies for 'Time Sickness'

'Time sickness' describes the distress linked to the fear of time slipping away.

The Crystallisation of Discontent

Cumulative frustrations can lead to a critical realization that prompts necessary life changes.

Don't Fall for the Hype: You're Not a Motivational Type

Relying on motivational labels can be misleading and oversimplified.

Neuroscience suggests a nuanced understanding of motivation beyond intrinsic and extrinsic categories.

Autonomy enhances motivation by intensifying the brain's reward response.

Deleuze, Mindfulness, and a Life Worth Living

Deleuze's ethics emphasizes exploration over moralism, viewing life as a therapy to unfold possibilities.

Think You Understand Your Dog? Think Again.

Dogs communicate through body language, but people often misinterpret these signals by focusing on situational cues.

The Gifts of Remembering

Grief involves carrying forward love and lessons rather than simply moving on.

Sharing memories fosters healing and strengthens connections with lost loved ones.

Living memorials honor loved ones, ensuring they feel appreciated and loved.

Learning to Understand Each Other

Cognitive biases lead to misunderstanding and conflict in interactions.

Mindfulness and diverse viewpoints can help overcome cognitive blind spots.

Why You Should Stop Commenting on People's Weight

Positive comments about weight loss can inadvertently create discomfort and a focus on the individual's body, overshadowing their personal journey and struggles.

The Hidden Cost of Living on Fast Forward

Time scarcity affects our emotional health significantly, creating stress and trauma.

Regaining control over time allows us to regulate emotions and improve overall well-being.

Establishing rest is critical for personal development and self-care.

How Rumination Steals Our Joy

Overthinking issues leads to increased stress and indecision without finding solutions.

Neurological Sovereignty: The Neurobiology of Not Giving a Damn | HackerNoon

Modern stimuli hijack our brain's response mechanisms, leading to unnecessary anxiety and distraction.

Weaponized apathy involves focusing cognitive resources on what truly matters for personal growth.

How to use emotional anchors during times of stress

Workplace stress is at a historic high, stressing the need for effective mental health initiatives.

Creating emotional anchors can aid in managing stress and improving confidence and calmness during challenging situations.

Why Life Feels Out of Control-And How to Take It Back

Modern life overwhelms us, contributing to feelings of loss of control.

Information overload worsens anxiety rather than alleviating it.

Successfully navigating life means adapting rather than trying to control every aspect.

Why You Should Stop Commenting on People's Weight

Positive comments about weight loss can inadvertently create discomfort and a focus on the individual's body, overshadowing their personal journey and struggles.

The Hidden Cost of Living on Fast Forward

Time scarcity affects our emotional health significantly, creating stress and trauma.

Regaining control over time allows us to regulate emotions and improve overall well-being.

Establishing rest is critical for personal development and self-care.

How Rumination Steals Our Joy

Overthinking issues leads to increased stress and indecision without finding solutions.

Neurological Sovereignty: The Neurobiology of Not Giving a Damn | HackerNoon

Modern stimuli hijack our brain's response mechanisms, leading to unnecessary anxiety and distraction.

Weaponized apathy involves focusing cognitive resources on what truly matters for personal growth.

How to use emotional anchors during times of stress

Workplace stress is at a historic high, stressing the need for effective mental health initiatives.

Creating emotional anchors can aid in managing stress and improving confidence and calmness during challenging situations.

Why Life Feels Out of Control-And How to Take It Back

Modern life overwhelms us, contributing to feelings of loss of control.

Information overload worsens anxiety rather than alleviating it.

Successfully navigating life means adapting rather than trying to control every aspect.

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What food comas in sea slugs teach us about memory

Memory is not merely about volume; it's about the relevance and selectivity of information retained.

3 Reasons Goals Become Toxic

Focus on the process over audacious goals to avoid burnout and find fulfillment.

Setting realistic goals is crucial to avoid frustration and loss of joy.

My Quiet Breakthrough: 3 Self-Care Lessons That Changed Everything - Tiny Buddha

Prioritizing self-care is essential for personal well-being and effective caregiving.

3 Reasons Goals Become Toxic

Focus on the process over audacious goals to avoid burnout and find fulfillment.

Setting realistic goals is crucial to avoid frustration and loss of joy.

My Quiet Breakthrough: 3 Self-Care Lessons That Changed Everything - Tiny Buddha

Prioritizing self-care is essential for personal well-being and effective caregiving.

The Cost of Trying to Live Forever

The obsession with longevity may distract from truly living life.

20 Ways to Inspire Kindness in Your Life

Kindness enhances well-being, happiness, and longevity.

Acts of kindness can be simple but impactful.

Tracking kind acts daily promotes further kindness.

3 Positive Practices to Increase Your Well-Being

Devotional prayer reduces anxiety and fosters connections.

Charitable giving activates brain reward centers, enhancing pleasure.

Intentionality is critical for developing positive habits.

The Cost of Trying to Live Forever

The obsession with longevity may distract from truly living life.

20 Ways to Inspire Kindness in Your Life

Kindness enhances well-being, happiness, and longevity.

Acts of kindness can be simple but impactful.

Tracking kind acts daily promotes further kindness.

3 Positive Practices to Increase Your Well-Being

Devotional prayer reduces anxiety and fosters connections.

Charitable giving activates brain reward centers, enhancing pleasure.

Intentionality is critical for developing positive habits.

How to Pull Off a Personal Annual Review

A no-fuss, intuitive way to take stock and map your priorities
Everyone!It's almost the end of the year.It's nearing that time when we arbitrarily decide we're going to turn over a new leaf; start a new great habit.But so many of us embark on this process without once considering our baseline - where we're...

Mastering the Art of Ambling Into Minimalism

The 3 principles I used to free myself from excess stuff without making it a burden on the planet

AI's Empathy Apocalypse

AI can enhance empathy, but unchecked, it may strain societal systems.

Finding balance between empathy and reason is essential for societal stability.

When Has "Move Fast and Break Things" Ever Been a Good Idea?

Empathy is crucial for societal connection and understanding, contrasting sharply with a fast-paced, reckless approach.

AI's Empathy Apocalypse

AI can enhance empathy, but unchecked, it may strain societal systems.

Finding balance between empathy and reason is essential for societal stability.

When Has "Move Fast and Break Things" Ever Been a Good Idea?

Empathy is crucial for societal connection and understanding, contrasting sharply with a fast-paced, reckless approach.

#self-awareness

Don't Take It Personally: How to Overcome Rejection Sensitivity

Humans are wired for relationships; rejection can feel like a survival threat.

Identifying negative self-perceptions helps in overcoming rejection sensitivity.

Compassionate self-awareness can lessen rejection fears and boost resilience.

The Secret Strengths That Make Life Easier

Recognizing your instinctive strengths is crucial for personal and professional growth.

Hidden talents can be leveraged effectively when identified through introspective questioning.

Don't Take It Personally: How to Overcome Rejection Sensitivity

Humans are wired for relationships; rejection can feel like a survival threat.

Identifying negative self-perceptions helps in overcoming rejection sensitivity.

Compassionate self-awareness can lessen rejection fears and boost resilience.

The Secret Strengths That Make Life Easier

Recognizing your instinctive strengths is crucial for personal and professional growth.

Hidden talents can be leveraged effectively when identified through introspective questioning.

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Your Brain on Conflict

Conflict escalates cognitive rigidity by activating the brain's salience system.

Techniques like deep breathing can help manage emotional responses during conflict.

Viewing conflict as a challenge rather than a threat alters engagement.

Building conflict resilience enhances relationships and overall well-being.

This Is How You Should Navigate Difficult Situations at Work | HackerNoon

Emotional reactions in the workplace can escalate conflicts and hinder productivity.

Your Brain on Conflict

Conflict escalates cognitive rigidity by activating the brain's salience system.

Techniques like deep breathing can help manage emotional responses during conflict.

Viewing conflict as a challenge rather than a threat alters engagement.

Building conflict resilience enhances relationships and overall well-being.

This Is How You Should Navigate Difficult Situations at Work | HackerNoon

Emotional reactions in the workplace can escalate conflicts and hinder productivity.

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Balancing Grace and Retribution in "Daredevil: Born Again"

Matt Murdock's refusal to kill reflects his beliefs in grace and the potential for redemption, even for his most dangerous foes.

Zadie Smith is learning to accept the limits of time

Zadie Smith's early literary success with 'White Teeth' and its lasting impact on themes of identity and belonging are celebrated as the book marks its 25th anniversary.

What Is It Like to Be a Blind Person?

The onset of sight loss in adulthood is often devastating, leading to challenges in identity and societal perception.

Zadie Smith is learning to accept the limits of time

Zadie Smith's early literary success with 'White Teeth' and its lasting impact on themes of identity and belonging are celebrated as the book marks its 25th anniversary.

What Is It Like to Be a Blind Person?

The onset of sight loss in adulthood is often devastating, leading to challenges in identity and societal perception.

Mindy Kaling addresses the negative 'reaction' Meghan Markle got for correcting her on Netflix cooking show

Mindy Kaling shares her experience with Meghan Markle on social media and emphasizes her focus on her own show, 'Running Point.'

The Importance of Imagining Future Success

Visualization is crucial for achieving success and enhancing performance.

There is a reciprocal relationship between self-confidence and the ability to visualize success.

Effective mental imagery improves resilience to stress, particularly in martial arts.

The Mental Blueprint of Champions

Mental imagery activates the same neural pathways as physical training, enhancing performance.

Visualization techniques like those used by Roger Bannister can lead to extraordinary achievements.

The Importance of Imagining Future Success

Visualization is crucial for achieving success and enhancing performance.

There is a reciprocal relationship between self-confidence and the ability to visualize success.

Effective mental imagery improves resilience to stress, particularly in martial arts.

The Mental Blueprint of Champions

Mental imagery activates the same neural pathways as physical training, enhancing performance.

Visualization techniques like those used by Roger Bannister can lead to extraordinary achievements.

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Test Your Body Awareness

Proprioception is essential for movement and can be trained to enhance balance and coordination as we age.

There are enough microplastics in your brain to make an entire spoon

Microplastics accumulate in the human brain, with alarming concentrations found, especially among those with dementia.

How to Conquer Daylight Saving Time: Sleep Better with These Cannabis Tips

Cannabis can help ease the transition during Daylight Saving Time by promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality.

There are enough microplastics in your brain to make an entire spoon

Microplastics accumulate in the human brain, with alarming concentrations found, especially among those with dementia.

How to Conquer Daylight Saving Time: Sleep Better with These Cannabis Tips

Cannabis can help ease the transition during Daylight Saving Time by promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality.

I Want It Now! The Psychology of Instant Gratification

Delay discounting leads individuals to prefer immediate rewards, affecting smartphone use and other behaviors.

Understanding and overcoming delay discounting can help mitigate compulsive smartphone behaviors.

How to Think Smarter, Not Harder, Using Your Unfocused Mind

Harnessing the power of your unfocused mind can lead to greater creativity and productivity with less effort.

The Greek Theater Effect: Is She Looking at You?

The conscious field involves collective influence that activates multiple response codes

Renaissance artworks illustrate complex illusions in human perception

Severance Gets Lost in Time

"Chikhai Bardo" explores love and time in a unique narrative, paralleling the storytelling of "The Constant" from Lost.

For an anaesthesiologist, intuition stands between life and death | Aeon Essays

Intuition is critical for experts, and losing it can lead to self-doubt and indecision.

The Best 1-Minute Mindfulness Practice for Reducing Stress

Stress negatively impacts learning, memory, mood, and immune function; mindful actions like active breathing can help reverse these effects.

Anna was overwhelmed by the administrative burden of her job. Self-compassion was the answer | Gill Straker and Jacqui Winship

Therapeutic change relies on the balance of acceptance and change.

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