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June 3, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Here’s why writing things out by hand makes you smarter
Research shows laptops are terrible for note-taking in classrooms. Handwriting is better because it slows the learner down, accelerates learning and engages the student in the material. Learn more reasons why writing is better for learning and memory.

Neuroscience says these five rituals will help your brain stay in peak condition
We have an increased life expectancy and have an investment in making sure our minds stay sharp. Advanced technologies have enabled researchers to understand how the brain works, what it responds to, and even how to retrain it. Cognitive scientists say these simple rituals can help your brain grow new cells, form new neural pathways, improve cognition, and keep your outlook positive and sharp.

Here Are 10 Powerful New Insights From The Science Of Happiness
Research in the field of happiness is acquiring ever more nuance and sophistication as new studies build on and even re-interpret findings from previous years. Researchers are fine-tuning their understanding of the actual causes, consequences, and current state of humans’ social and emotional well-being. Read about the practical implications and potential applications of this research.

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May 27, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

The Toxic Attraction Between an Empath and a Narcissist
This is written from the viewpoint of an empath. She contends that a narcissist is a wounded soul who takes and an empaths is a healer who gives. It’s a match made in hell. The empath needs to wake up and realize the destructive nature of the narcissist. This article gives some guidance to empaths on how to detach and heal from this kind of encounter.

How to Start a New Habit
When you start a new habit, but don’t carry it through, it’s tempting to beat up on yourself. But that’s counter-productive. Instead, ask yourself some questions to find what works for you.

The Science of Happiness: Why complaining is literally killing you.
Neuroscience has proved that the brain is malleable, that your thoughts shape how it responds to situations. It shifts with every thought. This article explains how your brain chooses between two opposing thoughts and feelings, having been molded from your previous thoughts. It also suggests a practice to train your brain to trigger more positive and optimistic ideas.

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April 28, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

A Stanford scientist says a simple psychological shift can make you more successful
If you’re kind to yourself, you have a chance to grow and learn from challenging experiences. There’s a growing body of research suggesting that your relationship with yourself is just as important as your relationships with others when it comes to getting ahead professionally. Learn 3 components and 4 strategies that will help you improve your relationship with yourself.

The Problem Is Not The Problem
The problem is the way we look at problems, not the challenge itself. Rather than resisting the problem, our best reaction is to become aware of how we are thinking, and then change our mind about it. When you do this, you can then find the opportunity hiding in the challenge.

Saying these 2 words can help you be more successful
If you’re working towards a goal or change a habit, it can be hard not to fall back into the old rut. However, how you frame your words can be helpful. It shifts the way you view the temptation. Learn what those 2 powerful words are.

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April 19, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

Researchers say the ‘success syndrome’ could explain why your best employees are quitting
Researchers assert that a steady increase in collaborative work is undermining organizations’ performance. Essentially, the more valuable you are to the company, the more demands get placed on you. This article interviews one of the researchers about how this process typically unfolds and what can be done to prevent it.

Science Says People Who Enjoy Being Alone Are More Likely To Be Successful
Although success is something we all hope to achieve, it can be a real struggle. You might think the extroverts of the world have the best shot at achieving their life goals, but science disagrees. A tendency to enjoy your alone time over socializing can actually help you achieve ultimate success. Learn why.

Tap your holiday stress-busting super power: Breathing
This strategy isn’t just for holiday stress, it’s also for the everyday stress you experience. Training yourself to breathe properly can reverse the negative physiological responses that stress creates. It reduces physical tension, promotes mindfulness, and helps you rest, which gives you more resources to handle the day-to-day grind.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 13, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Cultivate Your Creativity
Openness to new experiences is the strongest and most consistent personality trait that predicts creative achievement in the arts and sciences. Higher dopamine levels drive our motivation to explore and boost creativity but are also associated with an increased risk of mental illness. New experiences can shift our perspective and inspire creative leaps.

Attention on the Brain
Focusing deliberately on only one thing can be difficult, as there are always other competing for your attention at any given moment. Researchers have investigated the science of attention, and are shedding light on the mechanisms that shape this ability. They explored both the power of suggestion and the mechanics of mindfulness.

The Stoic: 9 Principles to Help You Keep Calm in Chaos
Act on your principles, not your moods. The ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help you smash creative blocks and do your best work. The goal of Stoicism is to attain inner peace by overcoming adversity, practicing self-control, and being conscious of your impulses.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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April 6, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

The simple way to boost health you may have overlooked
Happiness and small acts of gratitude are helping communities create innovative public health solutions, according to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD. He noted that happiness comes from a sense of “long-term emotional well-being that comes from fulfillment, purpose, connectedness and love.” Happy people are healthier people. Learn how people can actually “create happiness” through various exercises and lifestyle choices.

How Safe is Hypnosis?
Recent news has people talking about the practice and its safety and effectiveness. Unfortunately, this has perpetuated some of the myths about hypnosis. Hypnosis is really self-hypnosis, whether a person is led into it or leads themselves. It’s a safe process that we use every day and it’s helpful in many situations.

How to Train Your Brain for High Performance
Everybody sees the world through the lenses of three sets of beliefs. Using questions to harness your three mindsets can channel all three levels so you can perform at a higher level. Check out the worksheet of questions so you can be more effective in your personal and professional lives.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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March 31, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

This psychological phenomenon explains why you can spend all day at work without getting anything done
Your addiction to action could be sabotaging your productivity. Instead of organizing your workday around priorities, you jump small tasks that will make you fell productive but don’t matter much. Here are some suggestions to get you productive again.

Why Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Life
Without strong self-awareness, our thoughts can run astray and bring out the worst in us, and even limit our possibilities. Your thoughts can send you into overdrive because of your mind’s natural tendency to create stories so you feel more in control. Learn some specific ways to master your mind and your thoughts, which impact your destiny.

Success Coach Says This Formula Can Create Better Outcomes
In Jack Canfield’s new book, Success Principles, he states a principle which will improve your results. As Canfield explains, you overlook how much your own response to the event plays a role in the outcome. Learn about his formula and how it can help you get more out of life.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart

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March 23, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

The Importance of Having Standards for Your Life
Standards can fuel personal growth and be a powerful tool for success. Standards guide your actions and help you to stretch to fulfill your potential. This article examines how they can be misused, as well as identifying the tremendous benefits of having the right balance.

Scientists say this simple psychological shift can help you achieve your goals
Most people fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions. After a week or so, they tend to forget about them and go back to business as usual. But if you’re serious about making changes in your life, harness what researchers call the “fresh start effect.”

How to Enhance Your Life in 7 Minutes, Daily
In a world where we have never-ending priorities, deadlines, and commitments, it’s easy to get stressed or burned out by life. You have to take care of yourself, or you won’t be able to take care of anyone else. Learn how to take out seven minutes in the morning for self-care, and jumpstart your day.

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March 16, 2016 Linda-Ann Stewart

How to Focus: 37 Experts Reveal Their Best Tips
Focus is a problem for all of us, especially in today’s busy, technological world. But learning the skill of focus is important for success. It’s a common trait for the most successful people. Here are strategies, useful tools and tips you can use to change your mindset to help you get and stay focused, so you’re able to accomplish more and have less stress.

Ultimate Guide to Rewiring Your Brain
Rewiring your brain is possible and science is backing up these claims. It’s all about solving problems by changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. Learning to manage your internal world is easy once you know how. Here are 5 steps to help you to start rewiring your brain and having a more peaceful life.

10 Ways Toxic Relationships Are Like Blood-Sucking Vampires
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone with a Jekyll and Hyde personality? They’re nice and charming, then they emotionally sucker punch you? These people are toxic and you can’t fix them or the relationship. This article describes 10 characteristics and behaviors these type of people have that make you feel off balance, on edge and crazy.

~ Linda-Ann Stewart