Does it seem harder than ever to make decisions? Not just the complicated stuff. Easy stuff, too. What to cook for dinner. What to do first in the morning. Whether or not to go to the gym. There’s a reason for this. It’s called decision fatigue. What Is Decision Fatigue? As the name implies, decision […]
Life, for most of us, involves highs and lows. While the peaks are exhilarating and wonderful, the troughs can be excruciating. When we experience trauma, or even just go through a difficult time, it’s important to prioritize both our physical and mental health. Many of us are reluctant to talk about mental well-being. But to […]
As humans, we experience a host of emotions throughout our lives. Unfortunately, one that many of us will experience at some point is grief. We may feel grief when we lose a loved one or have another tragic development in our lives: a health issue, betrayal, or the end of a relationship. Learning how to […]
Depression can overcome us unexpectedly and without explanation. Other times, we feel it coming for hours, days or weeks. We brace ourselves for the tangible sensation of the heavy curtain descending, blocking out the light. It feels as though we are fumbling in a dark room, looking for the light switch. We find it, only to […]
Many of us share a strange combination of feelings right now. These feelings have ebbed and flowed for many of us for much of the last five years. During COVID, we were nearly obsessed with hearing the latest news, desperate to learn some new ‘known’ in the vast sea of uncertainty that surrounded us. Ever […]
Emotions shape our interactions, decisions, and perceptions of the world around us. Yet, navigating the realm of emotions can be a complex and perplexing endeavor, marked by the challenge of understanding not only our own emotions but also deciphering the emotional landscapes of others. What is the nature of emotions, and how do they influence […]
Navigating anxiety can be a daunting and isolating experience, fraught with uncertainty, distress, and overwhelming fear. Anxiety can manifest as a persistent and all-encompassing force that disrupts our daily lives and shrouds our thoughts in a veil of unease. Distinguishing between occasional bouts of anxiety and chronic anxiety can be challenging. Today, we discuss how […]
Negativity bias is a powerful force that shapes our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors. Rooted in our instinctual survival mechanisms and evolutionary history, negativity bias refers to our brain’s tendency to prioritize and dwell on negative stimuli over positive ones. This cognitive predisposition can color our experiences, relationships, and worldview in shades of doubt, fear, and […]
Today’s article is a guest post from Dr. Upasana Gala, who is the founder and CEO of Evolve Brain Training. Evolve Brain Training is an award-winning neurofeedback-centered institute that focuses on using non-invasive brain training techniques to maximize the brain’s true potential. Dr. Gala earned a doctorate in Neuroscience from the revered Baylor College of […]
