What makes one person different than another? Many may say it’s a combination of genes and environment, but recent neuroscience shows that it’s more than just that. In an interesting study published in Science, neuroscientists studied the brains of 40 mice who were genetically identical and grew up in the same exact environment. They found (more…)
An object at rest remains at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. This is just as true for physics as it is for psychology and motivation.
Self-affirmations are a popular tool in self improvement. The basic idea is that we can adopt healthy, positive, and productive beliefs if we recite a belief enough times to ourselves. For example, if we repeat a thought like “I’m a smart and happy person” 20 times every morning, then we may begin to actually believe (more…)
What’s the difference between self-awareness and self-indulgence? A new study shows that focusing too much on yourself, and excessively using words like “I” and “Me,” may feed into depression.
To master the stress in your life, know when it’s time to embrace stressful and challenging activities vs. when it’s time to take a step back and relax.