mind hacks
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If You’re Having A Tough Day, Try the ‘1-2-3 Strategy’
We’ve all been there — your day is going poorly and it feels like it will never end. Worst of all, it feels like you can’t do anything to make it better. But that’s not entirely true. This strategy won’t solve all of your problems, but it’s a creative way to turn a rough day…
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Find Your Real Goals By Asking ‘Why?’
I’m very good at wanting to buy things. I want to buy a new sound system, for example. This would mean ripping five speakers out of my walls, patching up the holes, and buying a $900 soundbar. My wife points out that the current system works well, and asked me why I want to replace…
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10 Misconceptions About The Human Brain
However long you’ve been alive, chances are you’ve heard a completely incorrect “fact” about the brain. The human brain is notoriously complicated, and despite many advances in modern science, much of the organ remains a mystery. That’s probably why, when someone hears a rumour about how the brain functions, they spread it – regardless of…
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How Theatre Taught Me Empathy
Theatre gave me a lot of things. It was a place where my weird mannerisms and silly voices became unique tools. Performing also got me to break out of my shell and stop fearing what others thought of me, which, in turn, helped me learn to accept and be myself. But most of all, theatre…