How does mindfulness work? Do we even understand it? Are we using something we cannot actually formulate or test? Is there any science behind it? Do we know that mindfulness helps? More reading here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. New age placebo Many of our new-age buzzwords are placebos. Superfoods are approximately …
Happy marriage and Socrates
“By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.” Socrates From time to time I stop to write about my family and my personal life. There are several reasons for this. I was not married to Anna, nothing of what you …
Essential Phase In Brain Development And Early Childhood Learning
In the field of neuroscience and developmental psychology, the critical period in brain development refers to a specific time window during which certain experiences or stimuli have a profound impact on the development of the brain. This critical period is especially significant in childhood learning, as it determines the formation of crucial cognitive and …
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Nootropics And How They Improve Cognition
Nootropics, also known as “smart drugs” or “cognitive enhancers,” are emerging as a contemporary solution to this demand, promising to improve brain functions such as memory, attention and creativity. Nootropics are substances that can improve the cognitive functioning of the brain, particularly memory, creativity or motivation, in healthy individuals. In the field of medicine and …
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Fountain pen doodling and art
How can we use our pens for doodling? A ballpoint pen or mechanical pencil can produce a good doodle, but a fountain pen or a lead holder can help in generating real art. I will try to share some perspectives. For more ideas check out here. Why doodle? Doodling has several benefits. So, even if your …
Self compassion will fuel your success
Quite often we push ourselves too hard. This increases the risks and reduces the joy. Possibly we can achieve better by showing ourselves more kindness. The self-compassionate approach is correlated with emotional stability and professional success. It enables us to deal with obsessions and cravings and focus on what really matters. More reading here, here, here, …
MindfulMess and mindfulness
A stupid typo can lead to many complex thoughts. Here are want to explore the environmental effects on mindfulness. Should spiritual people look like hippies, monks, or samurais? How does a mess affect our thoughts? Which interferences are welcome and which should be avoided? I want to describe three distinct and different forms of mindfulness …
Practice openness
Openness is one of the personality qualities that determine how much we achieve. Just like other personality qualities, we can somewhat change it in the right conditions. This will make us more open to other people, to the new technologies and practices, and new ideas. It is a somewhat risky move, but on average it …
What to do if you have anger problems?
Feeling anger is totally normal after experiencing frustrating, painful or unfair moments. In fact, it can be considered a healthy emotion, as long as it does not become uncontrolled or destructive. And the way in which anger is expressed will determine its impact on the physical and mental health, as well as the interpersonal relationships …
Noopept: The Best Nootropic?
Nootropics are the new fashion, especially in highly intellectually demanding environments such as universities or entrepreneurship, as they are capable of enhancing brain functions and improving its performance. There are thousands of different options, ranging from the almost mystical Modafinil, to more artisanal ones like coffee with butter. But today we have to talk about …