Managing stress is crucial to being effective in the workplace. Most people looking to relieve stress try to relax during breaks, but according to a study from the University of Michigan, relaxing may not be the best option. Instead, they
In pursuit of pleasure, brain learns to hit the repeat button
In a test on mice, researchers have seen that while striving toward happiness, the brain tends to repeat past actions in which dopamine was released. https://goo.gl/ysfREB
Is social media contributing to problematic perfectionism?
A recent study suggests that over the past 20 years, more students are becoming perfectionists. The study authors believe these students are aspiring to better themselves based on things they see on social media. https://goo.gl/UjyfK1
Money may be able to buy happiness!
The age-old saying, “money can’t buy happiness” may be only half true according to a survey of more than 6,200 people. From the article, “What we see when people use money to buy time is they experience a decrease in
More students are becoming perfectionists, is social media to blame?
A recent study suggests that over the past 20 years, more students are becoming perfectionists. Some believe social media may be to blame! https://goo.gl/UjyfK1
Sprint! Don’t Jog Through Your Work Sessions! …and fight procrastination while you’re at it!
I help adults who have ADHD tendencies with their procrastination and productivity problems. The method below has evolved through my own experience and my experience helping others. 1. Sprint don’t jog – plan a 40 minute work session rather
Do unto others, or treat yourself?
In the search for happiness, popular culture is often divided when it comes to considering whether it is more important to do unto others or treat yourself. I’m confident that we can all relate to the positive feelings that come
Changing negative stereotypes in the classroom and beyond
The classroom can be an extremely influential setting. Outside of a child’s home, it is where they absorb much of what they know about the world, it is where they establish their early relationships and it is where they develop
Is there a place for psychedelic drugs in modern medical research?
‘The war on drugs’ has been active since the late 1960s when government’s started to realize the vast potential for abuse with the now illicit substances. This war has been unrelenting and has seen drugs ranging from cannabis to more
Brain-training – more than just a bit of fun?
Application software and video games based on ‘brain-training’ have become a relative staple of the gaming industry in recent years. Popular programmes such as Lumiosity and Brain Age now attract millions of users daily. In a recent study carried out