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How brain science can help you become your best self in 2017
Neuroscience has shown us that we may actually have everything we need to stay focused, be more creative, remember more, and make better decisions—just as long as we can work a bit more with our brains, not against them. To get the most out of your brain, the key is learning some practical brain Read More...
Solar panels on your roof? Here you can find out whether it makes sense for you
Solar energy is quickly spreading around the world and will soon be the most popular option for green energy. However, it can be challenging to figure out whether solar panels make sense for your home. Between usable sunlight hours, tax incentives and regulations you can lose your way—and Read More...
Barack Obama writes powerful essay on feminism
As a father of two daughters, he has a clear interest in spreading this message. However, it still counts when the president of the most influential nation in the world writes that more men should be fighting sexism. “We need to keep changing the attitude that raises our girls to be demure and Read More...
5-minute morning routines can make your whole day better
If you feel like your days aren’t as productive as they could be, take a look at your morning routine. Are you giving yourself the time you need to feel prepared for the day, or are you rushing out the door each morning? Just by giving yourself five minutes each morning, you can instill habits Read More...
The key to success: Setting aside 10 hours a week for thinking
What’s the best way to reach success? Is it sacrificing everything in your life just to achieve career success? It doesn’t necessarily need to be. Some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, including Warren Buffet, contribute success to the time they give themselves just to think. By Read More...
How to bring positive change to your life immediately
If you’re unsatisfied with your career and feel like your wasting your time, the first thing you need to ask yourself is this: What do you love to do? For those of you that are struggling to find the answer to this question, here are four steps to unleashing positive change in your Read More...
The scientific evidence that apple cider vinegar supports your health
Apple cider vinegar can do a lot for your health. And there is some solid research to back up these health benefits. It helps to regulate blood sugar and it turns on genes that trigger enzymes to break down fat and prevent weight Read More...
The most blissful places for your next meditation vacation
Next time, you consider booking a vacation that revolves around relaxation, you may want to consider these destinations. Yes, you can meditate everywhere. But a simple look at these pictures that some places certainly help in experiencing peace and Read More...
Purify your home with these indoor plants
Our homes are filled with unhealthy chemicals—from formaldehyde, found in household products and building supplies to benzene, in plastics and resins, and trichloroethylene in adhesives. Indoor plants are incredible agents for expelling these chemical pollutants. All plants add balance to the Read More...
Who said bedtime stories are just for kids?
The next time you can’t fall asleep, don’t reach for any sleeping pills. Instead, download a new app called Calm and let a soothing voice lull you to sleep with a nice bed time story. The app was originally made to help people with meditation, but now the company behind it has added a new Read More...