How to Improve Learning & Performance by Developing a Growth Mindset
What Is a Growth Mindset? Dr. Carol Dweck coined the term growth mindset to describe research on how to improve learning that is anchored in the belief…
Breathwork Protocols for Health, Focus & Stress
Why We Breathe Breathing allows the body to draw in oxygen (O2) and discard carbon dioxide (CO2), or more accurately to balance ratios of O2:CO2 in our…
Toolkit for Setting & Achieving Goals
Goal Setting: 6 Steps to Make the Process Easier and Make You More Productive To begin, you’ll need to pick a goal. That might seem obvious. But…
Improve Working Memory & Attention
In the episode “Tools to Enhance Working Memory & Attention,” I explain a particular type of memory called working memory — where you keep a limited amount…
Happiness and Wellbeing
Happiness can be categorized into two types: natural and synthetic happiness. Natural or authentic happiness comes from achieving life goals, nurturing positive relationships or acquiring possessions. On…
Focus and Concentration
It’s not uncommon to struggle with a lack of focus and concentration from time to time, particularly when you need to complete tasks which you do not…
Fitness and Workout Routines
With a seemingly infinite amount of fitness advice out there, it’s vital to sift through the noise and focus on evidence-based and science-backed information. The purpose of…
Emotional Intelligence and Relationships
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions, as well as the capacity to recognize and influence the emotions of others to…
Caffeine Science
Widely studied in neuroscience, caffeine (chemically known as trimethylxanthine) is the world’s most consumed psychoactive substance, known for its energy-boosting effects on the central nervous system. The…
Diet & Nutrition
Along with sleep and exercise, nutrition is one of the most important pillars for physical and mental health and performance. A nutritious diet supports the gut microbiome,…