Today we are bombarded with information from morning till night. There is so much noise from television, social media, radio and even the Internet that we often overlook quieter activities that have a tremendous impact on our mental fitness — our brain. Fortunately, the human brain is one of the most adaptable and responsive organs… Read More »
We’ve all had our fair share of tough decisions – “Should I quit my job?”, “Should I take that promotion even though I’ll need to move my home or live far away from my family?” On top of the “should’s” the next steps to consider are the “how to’s.” That’s when all the decisions you… Read More »
We’ve all been there. All of us can recall an instance in which the group members we were among made a decision that didn’t completely feel right, but that we went along with because the group seemed decided. It’s a classic example of “groupthink.” Maybe we felt too intimidated to challenge the group. Maybe we… Read More »
The human brain is a marvel with lots of capabilities. As more researchers study the brain, we get to know how much information the brain can store. According to the Scientific American journal, The human brain consists of about one billion neurons. Each neuron forms about 1,000 connections to other neurons, amounting to more than… Read More »
We all know the feeling—you are reading online news articles on a certain subject while listening to a podcast or the news on TV, and then BOOM! You feel too overwhelmed to figure out what to do next. You are stricken with a bout of what is commonly known as “information overload”—all you can do… Read More »
Authors, poets, and lyricists keep reminding us of something important: Life can get complicated. From family feuds to health issues, we’re bombarded with all sorts of concerns. That’s why it’s essential to have a solid approach to solving problems along the way. You can’t anticipate every zig or zag, of course. But you can foster… Read More »
Do you ever feel like your brain can function better than it is currently? Have you ever had moments of laser sharp focus and wished they stayed with you forever? We have all had those moments where we found ourselves being super productive and having lengthened periods of concentration and focused attention, and if there… Read More »
Have you been feeling particularly cautious lately? Do you find yourself avoiding making major or seemingly risky decisions until you feel life has returned to “normal”? This isn’t unusual, and you are not alone. In these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, people would rather stick with what they perceive as safe. They veer away… Read More »
Have you ever felt like your mental health is getting worse by the day? Like you are slowly going backward mentally instead of improving? Well, it may have something to do with your habits that can be brain-damaging and harmful to your mental health. See, some habits may seem to fit our lifestyles and desires… Read More »
While incredibly valuable for making wise decisions in work and life, abstract thinking is greatly underappreciated. Abstract thinking refers to our ability to understand complex concepts that don’t rely directly on our physical senses. Such thinking relies on our capacity to hold frameworks and models in our minds of how the world works. The ability… Read More »
Are you looking for ways to boost your brainpower, think faster, increase your cognitive capacity, and improve your overall health and happiness? If yes, then it’s time to focus on increasing your intellectual wellness. Many people focus on their physical wellness and taking care of their bodies. However, it’s just as critical to dedicate time… Read More »