What does it mean to truly listen to another person? It is not just the mere act of sitting quietly and paying attention to another person. it is the ability to let your mind sit still while absorbing what another has to say; the art of getting to know someone on his...
One of the brain’s top priorities is to create efficiencies by managing the never-ending flow of incoming information. It does this by filtering what is relevant versus irrelevant to us through experiential, temperamental, and environmental influences as well as our...
It’s clear to see the benefits that exercise has on the body, but do you know how it has been shown to affect the brain? Exercise, especially cardio, wakes up the body and brain by increasing the flow of oxygen to the cells and tissues and increasing brain activity...
Responsibilities and getting ahead in life to ensure future success (wealth, friends, happiness, pursuing passions) tend to be top priorities for most. However, sometimes, we can strive for these things so much that we forget to make time for playing and having fun....
We often think in absolutes. Life is this way. Life is that way. Although it limits our perspective, there’s comfort in forcing closure. Ambiguity is the mind’s labyrinth where each possibility and question can create even more trains of thought to explore. Some fuel...
Unrealistic Expectations and Self-Absorption We all have those moments where we want something so much that unrealistic expectations are created. When our desire gets to that point, we often put ourselves in a bind with people around us and with our own personal...
