I previously talked about how some stress is good for learning as it can keep you on top of your game. But what happens when we are too stressed, or feeling stressed for too long? Although a little stress in doses is good for performance, too much stress can be detrimental to … [Read more...] about The Connection Between Stress and Learned Helplessness
Shawn Achor’s Talk at Google on Happiness as a Competitive Advantage
Shawn Achor gives a talk at Google on happiness being a competitive advantage. This is almost the same talk he gave at TED, but with all new jokes :). Even if you have seen his TED Talk, it is worth a listen because he makes a couple of points he didn't make at the TED Talk. … [Read more...] about Shawn Achor’s Talk at Google on Happiness as a Competitive Advantage
12 Mental Benefits of Exercise Infographic
A lot has been said about the benefits of exercise on this site, and all over the web. Getting enough exercise cannot be overstated. It is extremely important, not only to your physical well-being, but also your mental well-being. This infographic below summarizes the 12 … [Read more...] about 12 Mental Benefits of Exercise Infographic
What Missing Sleep Does to Your Body: An Infographic
I have talked extensively about sleep and the lack thereof on this site. Proper sleep improves your mood, makes you learn better, and makes your day more productive. And the lack of sleep impedes learning and hurts your health. The infographic below shows you all the things … [Read more...] about What Missing Sleep Does to Your Body: An Infographic
The 6 Benefits of Taking Cold Showers
There is scant research on the benefits of cold shows but the research that we do have is promising. All the research available suggests that cold showers have several benefits. Cold shower is not something many people talked about but it has been extremely beneficial for me. … [Read more...] about The 6 Benefits of Taking Cold Showers