Theanine is one of the main psychoactive ingredients (and an amino acid) found in tea. Since the discovery of its benefits, it has been separated and used as a supplement for the brain (also called a nootropic). For cognitive hackers, theanine is often used with caffeine (such … [Read more...] about Benefits of L-Theanine
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Why Meditation Can Help You Become a Better Stock Investor
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 investors flocking to meditation to hone and … [Read more...] about Why Meditation Can Help You Become a Better Stock Investor
The Mental State of Flow And How to Achieve It
In psychology, flow is a mental state in which one is completely immersed and engaged in an activity, wherein one is fully focused, energized, and enjoy the activity in which one is immersed in. The most extreme (yet typical) example of flow is when artists are fully immersed in … [Read more...] about The Mental State of Flow And How to Achieve It
The Difference Between Fluid Intelligence and Crystallized Intelligence
Intelligence was once thought of as a single concept, until psychologist Raymond Cattell introduced the notions of fluid and crystallized intelligence in his research for the Journal of Psychology. The two types of intelligences are governed by separate entities within the brain … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Fluid Intelligence and Crystallized Intelligence
How Does Meditation Increase Your Focus?
Do you wake up with a long to-do list in your mind? Does your mind seem to churn even in your sleep? When you find yourself in a constant race, the brain gets befuddled. It reaches a state when it can't function as quickly as it used to, committing more errors and wandering from … [Read more...] about How Does Meditation Increase Your Focus?