The scientific truth behind ‘Fake it till you make it’
It really works. You can fake it till you make it. You can fake a smile to become happier. After analyzing 138 studies, researchers have …
How to improve your critical thinking skills and change your thinking patterns
People often want to learn how to expand their thinking abilities or change their thinking patterns. In fact, lots of people want to think better …
How to Increase Productivity: The Ultimate Psychological guide
You know, people have been giving productivity advice for ages. People have published so many books that outline tips on how to increase productivity. This …
MOOCs and the unexpected advantages of online learning
I’ve done courses from the following fields: genetics, python coding, neurobiology, calculus, music, astrobiology, learning, teacher training, introductory Chinese and a few more. I volunteered …
Natural variation and decision making
Imagine you are in your 9th grade. You scored 80%, everyone expected you to. The teacher praises you. Your friend scored 40% and the teacher …
4 cognitive biases you should be aware of
These cognitive biases could be spoiling your decisions with incorrect perception. Understanding cognitive biases and overcoming them lie at the heart of negotiations, risk-taking, investments, …
5 life lessons everyone should take from the human brain
There are a number of ways to look at life lessons. On most occasions, you’ll see life lessons coming from someone’s experience or some book. …
Friend’s sight – a mental tool for decision making using empathy
There is a handy mental tool I use when evaluating my work or making decisions. It is a simple question I ask myself. In this …
How to improve your memory and remembering capacity?
Here are some tips and tricks to improve your memory – general ability to remember, and the skill of memorizing specific things. When we speak …