mind hacks
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How Optical Illusions Trick Our Brains
Optical illusions, whether used in a magic show or a neat illustration, can be mind blowing and it’s surprising how little we can do to see through them. Here’s how these illusions work and why we’re so affected by them.
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Force Yourself To Recharge By Scheduling A ‘Do Nothing Day’ In Your Calendar
Taking care of yourself isn’t just a reward, it’s part of the process. Breaks help you regain focus and come back to work with a fresh perspective, which is why doing nothing is sometimes the most productive thing you can do. Force yourself to recharge by scheduling a “Do Nothing Day.”
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Why It’s Important To Appreciate The Small Things
We all have goals and ambitions we want to cross off of our bucket list, but happiness doesn’t just come from groundbreaking, life-changing events. As the School of Life explains, it’s important to focus on small pleasures as we work toward greater goals.
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Why You Feel Nostalgia, And Why It’s Used So Much In Advertising
Nostalgia is a powerful force that can make you look fondly on past things and events, even if parts of the past weren’t so great. If it feels like everything marketed to you is based on nostalgia these days, it’s no coincidence, but it’s not all bad.