Learn how to use the potential of your brain: strategies to boost your brain power and cognitive functions such as memory, problem-solving, and focus
There are times when it’s good to make rational decisions. But when you have a gut reaction to certain people and situations, you shouldn’t ignore it. A gut instint can give us more information than we think. We sometimes react to information from the senses before our logical minds even…
Brain research aims to study the human brain’s functions and potential. Yet, its results are often misinterpreted into popular self-help tips which don’t work. The multi-billion dollar self-help and personal development industry can be seen as a testament to our collective search for escape, meaning and transcendence in an otherwise…
I have dealt with anxiety and panic attacks for most of my life, but it is only recently that I have realized how automatic negative thoughts nurture this anxious state of mind. Automatic negative thoughts don’t just affect those who suffer from panic and anxiety, they are typically associated with…
Multiple studies show that good night’s sleep is essential for maintaining one’s mental health and cognitive functions in shape. It used to be that sleeping was associated with weakness or attributed to being boring. How many times have you heard the sayings, "sleep is for the weak" or "I'll sleep…
Memory palace is a place in the memory for storing important information and is one of the best mnemonic techniques. Here is how to master it. It often seems unfair that memory gets worse as we get older – the more memories we want to store, the less we are…
We may think we are rational human beings, but actually, we are often swayed by distorted thinking patterns called cognitive biases. Our brains are complicated. We may think that we are always rational and make the best decisions based on available evidence. However, our thinking processes can sometimes be led…
Our modern education system doesn't aim to develop one's critical thinking skills, but quite the opposite. These science-backed strategies will help you enhance yours. Critical thinking (CT) involves an objective analysis of a situation by way of collecting information from sources that are available to you and then making an…
What is a high EQ? Emotional Intelligence or EQ is the ability to recognize, to identify and control your emotions and the emotions of others. EQ has now been recognized as being just as important as IQ because possessing a high EQ affords us certain benefits in today’s society. When…
