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 – does not necessarily arise from your … [Read more...] about Intuition, Gut Feeling, and the Brain: Understanding Our Intuition
Brain Health and Functionality
What is Working Memory in the Human Brain?
The blackboard of the mind, the brain’s post-it note – these are just some of the monikers that have been awarded to your mental working memory. Defined as the active part of your mind, your working memory involves the simultaneous processing and storing of information. … [Read more...] about What is Working Memory in the Human Brain?
How to Improve Your Working Memory
Picture this: you are trying to add up all the costs of your shopping trip to Target, in order to figure out how much you have to pay at checkout. Another example of working memory at work is solving a logic puzzle in which you have to sequentially place 5 marathon runners in … [Read more...] about How to Improve Your Working Memory
The Importance of Positive Self-Talk
As a human being, you are constantly talking to yourself, having an inner monologue with yourself. It's called self-talk. Self-talk is an internal dialogue that can affect your confidence and self-esteem. One kind of this is positive self-talk, a personal (mental) conversation … [Read more...] about The Importance of Positive Self-Talk
How to Get Rid of Negative Self-talk
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 instructs you on how you handle every situation. … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid of Negative Self-talk