Embracing Negative Emotions: Reframing Your Dark Side for Growth
Why is it important to embrace our “dark side” every now and then?
The power of negative emotions, stress and anxiety, and even “Dark Triad” personality traits.
The Habit Code: Cracking It with Neuroscience
Unlock the hidden potential of your mind as we decode the neural mysteries behind habit formation. Journey through the intricate landscape of your brain and discover how to rewire it for success. This eye-opening exploration offers cutting-edge, scientifically-proven techniques to transform fleeting intentions into unshakeable habits. Prepare to revolutionize your approach to personal growth and tap into the extraordinary power of your own neurobiology.
Arguing with Your Inner Critic: Strategies for Positive Self-Talk
For most of us, that inner voice is harsh, even downright nasty. It drones on and on with never-ending criticisms, judgments, and comparisons.
Amygdala’s Role in Anger: 4 Powerful Neuroscience Strategies
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Discover the powerful connection between anger and the amygdala, the brain’s emotional epicenter. Uncover how cutting-edge neuroscience techniques, like neuroplasticity and mindfulness, can transform your emotional responses. Learn to harness the brain’s ability to rewire itself for better emotional regulation, paving the way for a calmer, more balanced life. Dive into the science of how “neurons that fire together wire together” and explore practical strategies to manage anger effectively.
Trauma Impact on Life: Understanding How Trauma Affects the Brain
When your nervous system has been primed by trauma, you can overreact to perceived “dangers” that aren’t life-threatening, like when your boss questions you or someone cuts in line in front of you. When you’re a trauma survivor, your defensive states can hi-jack your brain.
Understanding Self-Compassion: A Guide to Kind Self-Talk
Most of us have never learned how to have compassion for ourselves.
I remember when I first learned about self-compassion during my doctoral studies at NYU, and my professor challenged me to consider, “Think about the way you speak to yourself. If you spoke to your friends the way you speak to yourself, would you have any?”
Mastering First Impressions: Key Tips for Positive Encounters
Learn how to master first impressions with our comprehensive guide. Understand the psychology behind first encounters and get practical tips to make a positive impact in any social or professional setting.
Overcoming Mediocrity: 7 Beliefs to Challenge for Personal Growth
Our beliefs play a major role in our lives – they can either motivate us or keep us stuck in the same old patterns. Here are 7 common beliefs of “mediocre minds” that often halt change and growth.
Effective Procrastination: Mastering the Art of Productive Delay
Most of us were taught that procrastination is not an effective strategy for getting things done. The common belief is that we shouldn’t put off assignments or projects until the last minute. The implication is that completing a task at the last second would mean being doomed to stress, chaos, and maybe even total failure if things didn’t come together as planned. But is it possible that procrastination may actually be an efficient strategy for some?
Pillars of Emotional Intelligence: Mastering the 4 Key Components
Emotional intelligence includes 4 different pillars that determine our ability to navigate our emotional world. These pillars include: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy (“other-awareness”), and social skills.