Whether you’ve got something major on your mind or you’ve eaten too much sugar, sometimes it simply feels impossible to sit still. You may be familiar with the feelings: anxious, antsy feet, jittery body, crawling skin, general unease, or quickening breath. This overwhelming … [Read more...] about Feeling restless? Here’s how to channel that into something good
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6 surprising ways to boost your creativity
Creativity is an essential part of problem solving, communication, and for seeing how things are connected. Everyone can benefit professionally or personally from thinking outside the box from time to time. Whether you’re an engineer solving a problem on a medical testing system, … [Read more...] about 6 surprising ways to boost your creativity
A neuroscientist’s 4 favorite ways to decompress
Negative feelings have a way of creeping up on us, particularly if we find ourselves in an especially emotionally charged situation. If you find that these moments of negativity can worm their way into your mind and leave you drowning in an ocean of feelings, then you’re not … [Read more...] about A neuroscientist’s 4 favorite ways to decompress
Make creativity a daily practice, even if you don’t think you’re “creative”
Lately, we’ve been sharing a lot of stories about the benefits of engaging in creative activities, like singing and cooking at home, but what if you don’t think of yourself as the creative type? Many people are under the impression that to be considered creative, you must be … [Read more...] about Make creativity a daily practice, even if you don’t think you’re “creative”
Why the lost art of daydreaming is good for your mental health
When was the last time you indulged in a good daydreaming session? These days, whenever there are idle moments in the day when humans would have previously had nothing but their imaginations to occupy them, such as waiting in line at the grocery store or standing in an elevator, … [Read more...] about Why the lost art of daydreaming is good for your mental health