Think Tank: The Neuro Blog
Top Productivity Hacks
What can you do to make your day longer? Short of getting a time machine off eBay, your only choice is to become more efficient. Productive people get to take on the most interesting jobs, and they also have enough free time to discover new passions. So how do you get more productive? You probably have some tricks of your own. But here are some tried and tested approaches that will increase your productivity.
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Why You Should Add Resistant Starch to Your Diet
Resistant starch is a type of starch that passes through your body without getting digested. Experts say that resistant starch can help prevent a number of health issues. But what’s the point of eating something you can’t digest?
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How Do You Fight Shyness?
Here’s the thing about being shy: it’s a part of who you are. You can’t change the core of your personality. You can’t hope to wake up as someone else. There’s no reason to hope for it either – shy or not, you’re a worthwhile person and accepting yourself needs to come before anything else. But if you let your shyness control you, you will miss out on valuable experiences. You’ll let exciting new acquaintances fizzle out, you’ll watch job or travel opportunities pass you by. Being too shy can leave you plagued with regrets. So here’s what you need to do when you feel that shyness is standing in your way.
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What Are Some Ways to Function While Tired?
Exhaustion is like an invisible weight that holds you down. You just can’t reach the maximum of your cognitive and physical capabilities when you’re tired. So what happens when you have to finish a task knowing you can’t give it your all? Too many of us have to deal with working through exhaustion. If you do it too often, working while exhausted can cause major problems at work or at school. But talking about it will help, so here are some things you should consider about exhaustion and performance.
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5 Confidence Hacks
Improving your confidence will help you become more successful at work, in love, and in life. Once you’re more successful, your confidence will grow. Simple, right? The truth is that rising above your insecurities is one of the hardest things you can do, and people from all walks of life struggle with self-confidence. But there are tricks that can help you get a grip on this problem. Here are five basic things you can do to feel more confident in any situation.
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6 Reasons Why You Need Green Tea in Your Life
Green tea as a wonder product is not news; still, its impressive range of benefits (both anecdotal and scientifically proven) could not yet be classed as common knowledge. It’s probably another of those products that you’ve heard is good for you, but you can’t quite remember why. Let me enlighten you. Green tea is processed differently to black tea; i.e. it is less processed and not allowed to ferment, so it can retain its health-inducing flavonoid antioxidants, its polyphenols and its high number of catechins (antibacterial and antiviral agents). Green tea is a nootropic, meaning that it can enhance your mental functions, leading to better attention, alertness and memory. As I mentioned, some of the benefits are anecdotal but there is scientific data to back up many of green tea’s benefits.
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What Everyday Habits Drain Our Energy?
Are you tired? You’ve got a lot going on. You can’t make it to social events, you can’t get your work done on time. How could you consider taking on new challenges? You’re even too tired to sleep! The more you exhaust yourself with minutiae, the harder it is to do something worthwhile. We’re all under a lot of pressure to work to exhaustion, but there are ways you can stop this cycle of listlessness. If you can cut back on habits that mess with your energy levels, your body and your mind will both thank you.
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Does Nicotine Addiction Permanently Change the Brain?
Does nicotine pose any health risks? Are we to believe those who protest against “happy, harmless vaping” or those promoting the joys of vaping? The e-cig industry continues to grow and emphasize that smokers can indulge in their nicotine addiction without having to put up with the downside of tobacco products. But who are we to believe? Ultimately, it comes down to one simple question; does nicotine damage the brain? Let’s examine what this highly addictive substance does to the brain and see whether it causes permanent damage.
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Why You Should Meditate
Meditation can become a lifelong learning process, and can help us gain a better understanding of ourselves and of the world around us. Moreover, there are many types of meditation techniques aimed to promote relaxation, reduce the feelings of stress and anxiety, and to cultivate the feelings of calmness and peace. Have you ever wondered how meditation could change your brain and body? Here are just a few of the many scientifically-proven benefits of mindfulness and meditation for our health:
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