How Does the Brain Work? A Simple Guide to Emotions
Your brain is your own powerful personal computer. It controls your decisions, thoughts, and motor skills, coordinates your vital functions, and regulates every system in your body. Awesome, right? By understanding the basics of brain science, we can work with our brain—not against it—to think positively, act intentionally, and unlock our motivation and potential. This […]
Habit Loops: 4 Easy Steps to Break Bad Habits
Did you know that almost half of our day is made up of habits? According to a study conducted by psychologist Wendy Wood, approximately 43% of our day-to-day behaviors are habitual. As we think about disrupting our habit loops—the repetitive behaviors we just can’t seem to stop—it’s important to consider where habits come from and […]
4 Easy Gratitude Practices to Feel More Positive Now
As we navigate the inevitable uncertainties and difficulties of life, gratitude remains our most powerful tool to stay grounded and hopeful, regardless of circumstance. It may sound too simple to be truly effective, but gratitude practices have the power to transform our mindset and lives, if we let it. We’ll discuss exactly what makes being […]
11 Simple Daily Practices for Self-Motivation
Finding the motivation to build a routine, create healthy habits, and work towards your goals can be challenging. Life is complicated and busy, and sometimes, we lack the focus or discipline needed to make positive changes. Sometimes, it’s our self-limiting beliefs that get in the way, telling us we aren’t capable of doing difficult things […]
Quantum Thinking: How to Manifest Your Dreams
Science and spirituality have always been linked, with both seeking to explain the intangible external forces around us. In recent years, and due largely in part to social media, attention has been brought to quantum thinking and leaping. While it may sound fanciful and the stuff of Sci-Fi movies, it’s a legitimate framework for subconscious […]