Sleep is a more complex and active biological process than you realize. The cost of short-changing your body and brain of sleep are quite alarming. Sleep deprivation affects every aspect of your life. Here are 14 surprising things you didn't know about sleep.
Humans have an inherent need to learn, a drive toward and delight in gaining new knowledge and skills. Sometimes, though, that innate spark gets squelched. Ongoing, lifelong learning is important for a good life.
The confirmation bias may be subtly or inadvertently impacting your decision making process. Try these tips to make sure your brain is not sabotaging your decisions.
Do you feel taken for granted or under-appreciated? Do you make a point to let others know how much you appreciate them? Here's how to get more appreciation in your life.
Behavioral activation - using specific kinds of activity to enhance your mood and motivation - is a powerful tool. Certain kinds of activities can help you feel more motivated and improve your happiness levels.
Have you ever found yourself questioning why someone behaves the way they do? Or maybe that person you're struggling to understand is yourself. Why do we do things that don't make sense, cause problems, or seem destructive?
With a never-ending list of demands for our time and attention, squeezing more productivity out of our days is imperative. Multitasking may seem like the answer, but it's not. It's a myth, and there are many hidden costs of multitasking.
With a never-ending list of demands for our time and attention, squeezing more productivity out of our days is imperative. Multitasking may seem like the answer, but it's not. It's a myth, and there are many hidden costs of multitasking.
The idea of our freedoms being limited and choices being restricted is upsetting, and we have a long history of fighting for freedoms. Yet, when I stop to look around and really consider freedom, I see some other ways we are inhibited without even really noticing.
Mindfulness - being able to flexibly control your attention - means being present, taking in more information, and reaping all kinds of benefits. In the workplace, mindfulness is your competitive edge.
