Public Relations Manager
As Public Relations Manager, Lourdes Paul handles PR and social media for Examined Existence .
Lourdes first became interested in social media from the point of view of a mental health professional: she was visiting someone at a retirement center and realized that all of the people there were more in touch with the world than previous generations. The reason? Facebook.
Seeing grandmothers reconnecting with their grandchildren over social media made Lourdes realize the potential for good that these platforms offer.
When she’s not working, Lourdes enjoys kayaking in every spare moment. She’s the proud mommy of an Australian Shepherd (Jenny). Oh and two human children who are now in college.
Are you struggling with the final hours of your work day?Those final moments of the work day can be the most difficult. Many people struggle with this time as caffeine wears off.They can't drink more coffee or they risk not being able to sl...
Aug 09, 2017 Read More
The following exercises focus on strengthening your chest. The byproducts of the workouts is a strong core and developed arms. These 10 exercises do not require any special equipment and could be completed at home.Regular PushupImage via Ma...
Aug 29, 2016 Read More
A strong core is important for stabilizing and helping to reduce back pain. It is also crucial in powerful and explosive workouts, such as deadlifts. The combination of a healthy eating habit and consistent abdominal exercises will allow yo...
Sep 14, 2016 Read More
Dumbbells are a great alternative to lifting weights with barbells. Implementing dumbbells in your workout routine is significant for building strength and forcing you to enhance your stabilizers muscles. This list consists of 10 easy-to-do...
Sep 14, 2016 Read More
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Aug 22, 2017 Read More
The debate between overhead headphones and in-ear headphones (also known as earbuds) has been going on since the release of the in-ear headphones in 2001. There have even been threads that spanned over 8 years debating which form of mobile...
Sep 15, 2014 Read More
You've got to love heating pads. I know I do. They're my go-to when I have back pain, muscle aches, and the occasional cramps. Because I've been using heating pads for quite some time now, I've learned the difference between having the best...
May 21, 2019 Read More
Light has been known to do many things for us. For instance, it regulates our circadian rhythm so we know when it is time to sleep and wake up. And recent studies into natural sunlight shows that it can help us stay alert and focused. For t...
Apr 24, 2014 Read More
Successful people swear by their daily routines and habits. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell even gave a TED talk on the importance of instilling structure in young children. But nobody knows the importance of good daily habits than s...
Mar 21, 2016 Read More
Chess has evolved into a well-loved strategy game among people of all ages since it was first played in Afghanistan back in 600 AD. Since the very nature of the game calls for mental acuity and perceptiveness among many other skills, a pers...
Mar 20, 2013 Read More
The way you organize your desk and work area is important. If your work area is messy and cluttered, it makes the brain distracted and makes it hard for you to locate things. To help you get ideas for your work area, here are 30 examples of...
Apr 24, 2016 Read More
Almost everyone loves to take a glass of beer or a shot of liquor, especially after a particularly long and hard day. It is probably safe to say that such a small indulgence will have little or no effect on one's brain and overall health. I...
Jan 15, 2013 Read More
30 quotes about coffeeKnow what coffee aficionados love?Well, duh. Of course coffee.But besides that, coffee freaks absolutely LOVE quality quotes about coffee.There is nothing better than that aroma of fresh coffee first thing in the morni...
Aug 24, 2017 Read More
In today's fast-paced world, more and more individuals have gotten so used to scrimping on sleep. With plenty of work to do or dinner meetings to attend, some people just inadvertently push themselves to the limit, completely overlooking th...
Feb 27, 2013 Read More
There are some people whose busy schedule just burns them out, and they go home without any energy left. Yet others that seem to have infinite energy even though their scheduled is filled to the brim. I used to be in the former group, just...
Feb 18, 2016 Read More
School is for learning. But ironically, one of the things that people don't really learn to do well in school was to learn. We are taught rote memorization and told to absorb it for arbitrary tests without being taught how to ef...
Feb 02, 2022 Read More
Understanding validity can be something of a foreign concept for many, especially those who pay little attention to or do not conduct research and the methods used to carry them out. In simple terms, validity is the reliability of the study...
Jun 09, 2018 Read More
A study conducted in the 1950s connected two personality types to heart disease risks. Cardiologists Meyer Friedman and R. H. Rosenman conducted a study and came up with a theory that best illustrates two opposing personality types the typ...
Feb 03, 2022 Read More
The benefits of learning a foreign language have been well-documented. It changes the brain, improves memory, and stalls dementia. But psychologists have found one peculiar thing learning a second language does to us, it makes us take more...
Apr 15, 2014 Read More
Every day, your brain maintains a delicate balance between chemicals that push its cells to fire and opposing chemicals that pull its cells back toward inactivity. Two of the most common neurochemicals that play this tug of war are glutamat...
Jun 06, 2016 Read More
Education has evolved rapidly in the past decades. Although a majority of the world still chooses the classroom as the most idyllic venue for learning, the rising popularity of online education has somehow proven its worth as digital techno...
Jul 23, 2013 Read More
Do you remember when you crammed for an exam? How do you think were you able to learn at a short time and under so much pressure? The answer to these questions has long eluded neuroscientists. Exactly how the brain works has been a baffling...
Aug 18, 2013 Read More
Much has already been said about the dangers of a sedentary style. With the advent of technology, we are sitting more now than ever. We sit 8 hours a day at work, then we sit on the bus our in our car on the way home, then we plop on the co...
Sep 18, 2014 Read More
Addiction has stood to be an age-old social quandary, ravaging many lives and leaving towns, families, and people themselves desolate. But what does a habit or substance actually do to a person's brain that propels him to go great lengths -...
Apr 28, 2014 Read More
Barney Stinson was right. The Cheerleader Effect does indeed exist. In the show How I Met Your Mother, Barney Stinson theorized of "the cheerleader effect" wherein a girl is more attractive when in a group than when in person. Although the...
Oct 06, 2014 Read More
The definition of "What is positive enforcement?" is pretty straightforward. It involves giving a reward or reinforcement to a child, adult or pet after a particular act. This award will increase the chances of the act being repeated in the...
Oct 01, 2018 Read More
In this day and age, we are constantly bombarded by distractions; the text messages, the phone calls, the e-mails, the Facebook notifications. These distractions of everyday life is training our brain to be reactive to everything that comes...
Jul 17, 2013 Read More
It used to be a common, daily affliction. And it was all but eradicated by the 1940s. However, it is still around today, and we can fight it. The it is vitamin C deficiency. Epidemics of the deficiency were rampant between the 13th century...
May 25, 2018 Read More
I think society has placed too much emphasis on IQ. Educators use it as an indicator of future success and we as a general populous often associate a high IQ with high intelligence and future success. But having a high IQ doesn't always m...
Oct 06, 2014 Read More
So often in our adult lives, we find ourselves with a vague sense of dissatisfaction. We might have a nice house, a great car, a loving family and a career that's headed in the right direction, yet there's some gnawing sense of unease and r...
Jan 19, 2018 Read More
The following is a guest post.The brain is the most miraculous and multifaceted of all body parts; the most intriguing and mystifying part of the human body. It performs innumerable functions simultaneously within a split second and is the...
Apr 07, 2016 Read More
A team of international scientists might have discovered a way to reopen critical periods of brain development, allowing young and old adults alike the ability to acquire perfect pitch (or absolute pitch) in order to speak a language with p...
Jan 12, 2014 Read More
If you are spending your waking hours at your desk all day, chances are your abs will get a little weak and flabby. But just because you are spending all day in the office doesn't mean you can't work out your abs. Here are 9 ab exercises yo...
Apr 20, 2016 Read More
With the frightening prevalence of dementia and other psychoneurological disorders, people are talking up a storm about the ways to keep the brain healthy. While a number of these brain-boosting ideas have been around quite some time, a...
Feb 28, 2013 Read More
This article begins in the suburban sprawl of Riverside, California nine years ago. Riverside is about an hour away from Hollywood, and is a diverse, often scorching hot town of aspiring actors in the making. With a rich theater department...
Oct 19, 2013 Read More
When is the last time you remember getting a full night of uninterrupted, comfortable sleep? Over 164 million Americans suffer from poor sleep, so you aren't alone! Fortunately, the Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow may offer relief and...
Apr 13, 2020 Read More
VO2max and heart rate are related, but not the same. VO2max is the amount of maximal oxygen the body can take during exercise requiring near-maximal or maximal exertion/effort. Heart rate on the other hand is the rate at which your heart be...
Feb 25, 2016 Read More
Vitamin E Deficiency Symptoms And How To Solve ItThe human body needs thirteen different vitamins to function and protect itself from diseases. Ideally, your diet should provide you with the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Howev...
Jul 08, 2018 Read More
We all have that one friend who likes to wake up and greet the sun when you'd rather say hello around 10 AM.Mornings are hard, and it's not your fault. A lack of sleep, too much time in front of screens, and the ebb and flow of the stress t...
Jul 01, 2018 Read More
Many physicians will admit that leaky gut syndrome is a grey area in medicine. This is because, physicians do not have enough knowledge about the gut, which is the biggest organ in the immune system. Research into the gut is gaining promine...
May 17, 2016 Read More
What most people colloquially refer to as "burnout" is actually the result of the brain being exposed to chronic stress. Scientists call this General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). Short-term stress - the stress felt before a big present...
Jul 23, 2013 Read More
Many people are aware of the myriad of issues that drugs and alcohol can cause in regards to a person's health, safety, and even social aspects of their lives. What we don't hear enough is how drugs and alcohol affect the aging process. It...
Jan 05, 2017 Read More
Do you want to learn math but don't want to sit in class all day? Here are 10 great Youtube channels for you to learn math from, at your very own pace-and in your very own room.Khan AcademyUndoubtedly one of the most famous YouTube channels...
Aug 18, 2013 Read More
As a society, we have known about how our diet affects our heart for awhile. However, it is only recently that we have begun to realize just how much our diet also affects the brain. The list below is 13 foods that are great for...
Apr 18, 2016 Read More
Many of the things you do on a daily basis is based on habit. From brushing your teeth and showering when you first get up to eating right after you get home, these actions are largely automatic. These habits make your life easier because...
Mar 22, 2015 Read More
If you read a lot about habits or personal development, you might have heard of something called keystone habits.Ã The term comes from Charles Duhigg's book titled The Power of Habit.Ã According to the author, keystone habits...
Feb 16, 2015 Read More
Somewhere along the way when we grew up, we stopped playing.Ã Playing was an important element of mental, physical, and emotional maturity growing up, whether it be playing kickball, randomly hanging on the monkey bars, or a game of...
Apr 04, 2015 Read More
For centuries, the concept of gratitude has always been associated with religion and moral philosophy. It was only recently that this natural emotion stirred up the interest of researchers largely during the advent of positive psychology, a...
Nov 12, 2013 Read More
Self-control is normally thought of as a function of willpower and is sometimes used interchangeably. However, I was turned onto the biophysiological aspect of self-control when I read the book The Hour Between Dog and Wolf by John Coates....
Feb 27, 2015 Read More
I got the Sony MDR-XB950BT bluetooth headphones for Christmas because I needed a good pair of headphones to listen to hip hop music while I work. I've had various other headsets throughout the years, some good and some bad. These are the on...
Mar 05, 2016 Read More
Like most economic concepts, productive resources are best defined broadly prior to being examined more closely. Put simply, productive (or economic) resources are those materials or skills which can be extracted, leveraged, or otherwise ut...
Mar 09, 2018 Read More
Has there ever been a time when you swear that you know about certain things and events that will happen, although you cannot describe how you come to know it? While you might call this as your 'gut feeling,' this sense known as intuition...
Dec 11, 2013 Read More
Math and Science are off-putting subjects to many in high school and even in college. But as we grow a bit older, we start to realize its necessity. Math and Science are all around us it is what allows us to advance as a civil...
Jan 27, 2015 Read More
For the most part, memory and how it works has largely been a mystery to experts. However, what scientists do know is that memory is partitioned into several different parts primarily short-term memory, long-term memory, and working memory....
Jan 22, 2014 Read More
Nootropics, or smart drugs, are designed to improve brain function. In this article, I want to specifically talk about taking nootropics for energy. Nootropics cross the blood-brain barrier and directly affect neurological function le...
Mar 20, 2016 Read More
Meditation is becoming a trend on Wall Street and among active stock investors. At an investing conference, famed billionaire investor Ray Dailo expressed that meditation has helped him gain an upper edge on Wall Street. So why are investor...
Jan 01, 2014 Read More
Do you work better at certain times of the day and fight sleep at others? Suffer through a post-lunch haze of drowsiness? Get a burst of energy just as the workday is winding down?Through the course of any given day, we all have natural pea...
Feb 18, 2013 Read More
The purpose of prioritizing is not to see how many things you can accomplish in 24 hours. Prioritizing is about putting things in proper order of importance and accomplishing things that move you towards your goals. The great thing about pr...
Oct 24, 2013 Read More
I just finished the book The Hour Between Dog And Wolf: Risk Taking, Gut Feelings and the Biology of Boom and Bust by neuroscientist John Coates. It is definitely a good book and I learned quite a bit from it. If you ever get the chance,...
Mar 01, 2014 Read More
Have you ever wondered why the incidence of suicide is higher in countries that have less hours of daytime? Do you notice that people are much more likely to experience depression during wintertime? Does your level of energy seem to wane in...
May 15, 2013 Read More
Not realizing your true potential is probably one of the bigger regrets as people get older; realizing that you could've been more is one of the biggest emotional upheavals you can experience in your life. That is why it is quintessential...
Nov 19, 2014 Read More
Being in the zone is important for anyone who wants to excel at what they do, whether it is sports, school, or work. However, the ubiquitous zone that many people want to get into is always fleeting. Mihaly Csiszentmihalyi uses the w...
Sep 24, 2015 Read More
Your mind is a force to be reckoned with. How you use it can either make you or break you. Believing in one thing can prevent you from reaching your full potential, while believing in another can push you toward becoming the person you've a...
May 13, 2014 Read More
You keep tossing and turning throughout the night, and by the time you know it, it's morning and you've barely slept. Sounds familiar? What you need is the best body pillow. A body pillow provides your body with extraordinary comfort, pain...
Oct 09, 2019 Read More
Procrastination costs much in terms of time and productivity, so procrastinators often want to reform. Use the following 19 productivity tips for procrastinators to get started on the road to recovery.Make (public) commitments and use commi...
Mar 27, 2016 Read More
A lot of healthy professionals recommend we walk 10,000 steps a day to stay physically healthy. Well, apparently walking brings about more benefits than just staying healthy. A recent Stanford study found that walking also increases creativ...
Sep 18, 2014 Read More
For quite some time now, doctors recommend that people get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity. But after a recent Australian study of over 204,000 middle-age and older adults over a six y...
May 17, 2015 Read More
I came across this information concerning lung health from the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. When people think about keeping their lungs healthy, the first thing that comes to mind is quitting smoking or never starting. Smoking is the main...
Dec 02, 2016 Read More
Besides partying, the life of a college student revolves around books, tests, and lectures. Due to their high brain activity, most college students need to eat foods that fuel the brain. These foods can help them focus and grasp concepts th...
Mar 04, 2016 Read More
Want better brain health? Or an understanding of how you process information and ways to improve your smarts? This information processing model guide will show you how.Have you've ever wondered about the inner workings of your brain a...
Jun 09, 2018 Read More
If someone were to ask you your IQ, chances are you would at least know what they were talking about. You might even know your exact IQ score or have taken a test at some point in your life. But if someone asked about your EQ, would you hav...
Dec 28, 2017 Read More
If you've been reading this site for awhile, you know that I am a big proponent of cold showers. I recommend it to all my friends and family as an immune system booster and personally shower with cold water 3-4 times a week.Â&...
Feb 24, 2016 Read More
Cognitive dissonance is a psychology term you've almost certainly heard before, but it's not new. In fact, it's been around since the 1950s, when a man named Leon Festinger theorized that people try to achieve a sort of internal consistency...
Aug 18, 2018 Read More
It seems like that childhood activity of climbing a tree does a lot of good for you after all. New research from the University of North Florida shows that climbing trees and participating in other activities that require dynamic prop...
Jan 11, 2016 Read More
Is there such a thing as too much exercise? That depends on what you mean by "too much." If you exercise so much that your body doesn't recover in time, then your body weakens and your propensity for injury increases. But can you exer...
May 22, 2015 Read More
Pull ups Good for: neck, shoulders, upper back Do a real pull up. None of that kipping pull up sh*t. But if you can't do a pullup, try #2...Standing Barbell Shoulder Press Good for: shoulders, neck, upper back Bentover Dumbb...
Mar 26, 2016 Read More
In recent decades, the science behind why we procrastinate has advanced significantly. Everyone procrastinates at some point in their life. Whether you are putting off your essay for school or delaying errands, it is far too easy to assume...
Mar 15, 2016 Read More
The Six Thinking Hats is a concept developed by Edward de Bono, in the book with the same name. It is now commonly known as a tool for group discussion and individual/critical thinking. The Six Thinking Hats describes s...
Sep 20, 2013 Read More
You may have heard of human Growth Hormone in passing at some point in your life. Maybe you were watching your favorite doctor show or a pop up to buy a product containing it appeared on your computer screen. Whatever the reason, you are pr...
Dec 10, 2016 Read More
Although science has long been on a quest to find a cognitive enhancer in the form of a pill, the movie Limitless seem to pique the interest in cognitive enhancers for everyone else. In the movie, Bradley Cooper's character is a struggling...
Jan 04, 2014 Read More
Have you ever heard of urban farming? The 'buy local' movement is bigger than ever. Many people take that idea to heart by gardening or farming as a primary food source. But, how can you garden if you live in an urban environment?...
Aug 15, 2017 Read More
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Aug 12, 2017 Read More
Your friend recommended that you try yoga for stress relief and relaxation. So, you walked into a yoga class and developed a slight case of shock when you found out the yoga was fast, hard, and unbelievably challenging.What happened?Yoga ha...
Nov 20, 2017 Read More
Most people will agree that getting what you want out of life takes a lot of hard work. Whether you seek monetary wealth, a perfect relationship, a rewarding career, or something else; you are going to have to work hard for it. However, und...
Apr 06, 2018 Read More
Having goals is important. It is important to achieving personal and professional success, and overall happiness. But sadly, many goals go unaccomplished. In my opinion, one of the major causes of failed goals is the lack of urgency. When s...
Nov 04, 2013 Read More
"Déjà vu," is a phenomenon that's quite hard to explain in simple words. For most people, it is an eerie experience of thinking a certain new situation had happened before - like a reflection of the past. However, many experts describe it a...
Jul 08, 2013 Read More
Without creativity in our lives, our surroundings would be blank canvases that would never be filled. Buildings would probably be sad, windowless grey blocks, and our closets would be packed with lifeless, formless clothing. Luckily, the or...
Aug 09, 2013 Read More
To get through a set amount of information, knowing that you are going to be tested on it, is not a fun way to spend time. However, by improving your speed reading skills you will find that you can get through text quicker while maintaining...
Aug 31, 2017 Read More
Angela Duckworth studies grit for a living. A couple of years back, she gave an excellent TED Talk on grit and persistence. If you haven't seen it, watch the video here. In this article, I'm compiling some of Angela Duckworth's quotes on gr...
Apr 13, 2016 Read More
Abdominal exercises are not only great for building ripped abs, but it is also important to have a strong core to stabilize your body and prevent back pain. If you are looking into adding new fun variations to your abdominal exercise routin...
Aug 28, 2017 Read More
You may not realize it, but as you go about your day-to-day routines, you are subconsciously and constantly evaluating and interpreting the circumstances that you find yourself in. It's as though you have that voice inside you that instruct...
Nov 20, 2013 Read More
Although the word "intelligence" has no single definition, it is universally associated with terms such as knowledge, mental capability, reasoning, judgment, imagination, cognitive function, and occasionally, adaptation. Over the years, the...
Mar 08, 2013 Read More
According to the 2003 research paper Online Learning: A Learner's Guide by Guglielno and Guglielno, success in education depends on two main traits: technical competence and efficient self-directed learning. While technical comprehension is...
Nov 09, 2013 Read More
I have been eating fermented foods for as long as I can remember. Its an Asian thing and while many of my non-Asian friends have grown more accustomed to fermented foods, it is still novel and peculiar. And while many Western countries ar...
Dec 16, 2015 Read More
The Grant Study at Harvard is one of the longest running longitudinal studies in psychology/neuroscience, and specifically human development. The study started out in 1938, and followed 268 Harvard graduates throughout their lifespan. The p...
Apr 26, 2013 Read More
Happiness is obvious yet mysterious. We know when we are happy, but we are constantly chasing it. Happiness should not be defined as a mood of temporary euphoria as it is often thought off as. Nor should happiness be thought of satisfaction...
Dec 03, 2014 Read More
Contrary to popular beliefs, music is just more than sweet candy to our ears. It feeds our minds as well. Whether you are into the upbeat tunes of Lady Gaga, or the tongue-twisting jams of Jay-Z, you will be glad to know that music has prof...
Sep 27, 2013 Read More
It isn't surprising why many have turned to meditation. It offers a host of benefits to a person's physiological, emotional, and even spiritual well-being. And with this modern world going abuzz, it comes as no surprise why more and more pe...
Nov 12, 2013 Read More
Whether you want to learn a new language or create a new hobby to broaden your horizons, or just want to make the most educational value out of your time, knowing how to learn effectively should be on the top of your priority list. While ba...
Jul 28, 2013 Read More
Anxiety works like a double-edged sword. Anxiety can be a fleeting feeling that can be considered an integral part of a person's ability to manage their life. However, chronic and clinical anxiety can completely detract a pers...
Nov 04, 2013 Read More