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New schedule in hand. It’s the first day of school—and whether you're feeling excited, nervous, or just running on caffeine and vibes, there’s one thing we all need to kick things off: motivation.
Read more about Ready, Set, Grow! Finding Motivation for a Fresh School YearHey there, curious minds! Today, let's dive into the fascinating world of motivation and explore a theory that's been around for quite some time – the Instinct Theory. Buckle up for a journey into understanding what makes us tick and why we do the things we do!
Read more about Reclaiming Our Inner Drive: A New Approach to MotivationWhether preparing for an important presentation, tackling a problem, or simply seeking to enhance your cognitive health, 40 Hz can help you unlock your brain’s full potential.
Read more about 40 Hz – Cognitive Boosting: A Frequency That Unlocks Your Brain’s PotentialThe Thelma and Louise race is an all-women’s race that was both extremely challenging and exciting to complete. Through a good training plan, mindful motivation, and friendship, I was able to complete my first half-marathon.
Read more about Thelma and Louise RaceSerotonin is widely associated with happiness. Serotonin can influence many aspects of your brain, including memory, learning, and happiness. It also affects many aspects of your body’s functions, such as hunger, digestion, sleep, and more.
Read more about Serotonin: What roles does it play in your body?In the face of adversity, a refreshing approach known as "lemonading" is emerging as a powerful coping mechanism. Rooted in the age-old adage, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," this strategy emphasizes creatively transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience.
Read more about Lemonading (Lemon-Aiding) Don’t Let Your Life SourAs a fitness coach, I believe that breath control is the key to controlling our experience of life.
Read more about Breath Control and Life Control“The love drug” is actually a natural hormone called oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, and childbirth.
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Oxytocin is a hormone and neurotransmitter crucial in social bonding, reproduction, and childbirth. Oxytocin is often referred to as the "love hormone" or the "cuddle hormone" because in moments of intimacy, such as hugging, kissing, and sex, release the hormone.
What does it mean to be positive? This article explores comparisons between positive attitudes across three cultures.
Read more about A Positive Attitude Across Cultures: American, Japanese, and Italian PerspectivesIn 2024, the field of neuroscience continued to push the boundaries of what we understand about mental health and the brain, yielding discoveries that challenge conventional thinking and hint at transformative possibilities.
Read more about What Neuroscience in 2024 Taught Us About Mental HealthOne of the driving forces behind the rise of mindfulness has been the growing body of scientific research supporting its benefits. Studies have shown that regular mindfulness practice can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving attention, memory, and overall well-being.
Read more about How Mindfulness Became America's Favorite Stress Buster










