Blog tagged as brain science

If we aren't careful, our brains will put our live and love on autopilot. We must learn to tune in and be intentional so that habits don't take over in an unhelpful way.

You can't believe everything you think! When it comes to understanding why others do the things they do, the fundamental attribution error, a built in brain bias, twists our perception. Learn more and how to overcome it here.

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.

Giving and receiving social support helps reduce stress. Emotional support decreases the stress response.

Our brains are wired to take short cuts, and judgments are a very common yet potentially problematic short cut. As a result, we are often judgmental, and that can lead to anger, sadness, guilt, etc. Mindfulness is a tool to combat judgements.

Cognitive load happens when we're trying to hold on to too much in our working memories. The result is feeling forgetful and fuzzy. These life design tips will help you minimize cognitive load and free up some mental space.

Learn the brain science behind fear and how the amygdala and cortex operate. Learn a new strategy to become an observer of your thoughts, which can help reduce their scary impact.