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Setting Up a Bullet Journal Habit Tracker

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In our pursuit of self-improvement and productivity, we are constantly searching for methods to successfully track our good habits. These are things like exercising, reading, or just making sure to drink enough water. But sticking to these habits can be tough because sometimes we’re not consistent. Life can be pretty unpredictable, and that makes it … Read more

The Best Brain Exercises for Memory

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Have you ever stopped to wonder why the human brain can remember a camping trip from 15 years ago, but sometimes fails to store information obtained the previous day? Have you ever forgotten someone’s birthday, but somehow remember that kid in third grade that made fun of your glasses? How come the brain can remember … Read more

11 Awesome Ways to Reduce Stress

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We often hear that stress and anxiety are the mental disorders of the decade, but what does that even mean? Why are more and more people claim they feel under a lot of stress and why is anxiety such a common diagnosis in today’s modern society? But everything aside, is it that easy to reduce … Read more

Readings on Inspirational Short Stories

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If you were out on the road, and you ran out of gas, the chances of reaching your destination would be nearly zero. In life, motivation is the gas that propels you towards your goals, and inspiration is the source of that fuel. Below we’re going to post a guide full of motivation-fueling inspirational posts. … Read more

How to Stay Calm When You Know You’ll Be Stressed

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When stressed, our brain releases cortisol, a chemical that helps us navigate potentially harmful situations but also inhibits rational, logical thinking. Unfortunately, this also can cause us to make critical mistakes as our thinking becomes clouded. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin, in his TED talk: How to Stay Calm When You Know You’ll Be Stressed,  believes there is … Read more

Why We Laugh; Because We Have To

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Laughter is something we all enjoy, whether it’s from being tickled to watching your friend fall down without hurting themselves. This important social emotion links us in more ways than you might have ever imagined. It seems that there are two types of laughter, the real type, which is high pitched and uncontrollable, and posed … Read more