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Tiny Wisdom: Remembering the Good Things

April 06, 2021 - 02:27 PM “Joy in looking and comprehending is nature’s most beautiful gift.” ~Albert Einstein As I was walking to my apartment just now, I heard the voice of a child who was walking in the same direction with an adult across the street. With his enthusiastic, high-pitched voice he asked, ...

10+ Ways Music Can Improve Your Health

March 29, 2021 - 06:05 AM By: Camila Music is a key part of human life. It helps us to connect with those around us, and it has played a critical role in entertainment for hundreds of years. When you’re listening to the latest Taylor Swift album or singing your heart out to your favorite songs, what you may not...

7 Practical Tips to Achieve a Positive Mindset

March 22, 2021 - 07:00 AM The “power of positive thinking” is a popular concept, and sometimes it can feel a little cliché. But the physical and mental benefits of positive thinking have been demonstrated by multiple scientific studies. A positive mindset can give you more confidence, improve you...

How Much Sleep Do I Need? Recommended Sleep Times for Every Age

March 15, 2021 - 05:00 AM Everyone will experience at least one or more sleep problems during their lifetime. All of those who wondered: “How much sleep do I need?”, now can rely on a new set of recommendations. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF), has published a new report on how much sleep do you ...

Mindful Mondays

March 08, 2021 - 05:00 AM 3 Activities you can do with your kids After a long, fun, tiring holiday weekend I was kind of pumped for Monday. I know, eye-roll, but it’s such a great day for fresh starts. You’ve made it through the weekend with relaxed screen time rules, later nights, more junk food...

How Music Helps Us Be More Creative

March 01, 2021 - 05:00 AM A new study suggests that listening to happy music promotes more divergent thinking—a key element of creativity. BY Jill Sutte In today’s world, creative thinking is needed more than ever. Not only do many businesses seek creative minds to fill their ranks, but the kinds of ...

6 Simple Acts to Make the World a Better Place

February 22, 2021 - 05:00 AM “The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” ~William James I’ll never forget the call. It was 1989 and, like most college students, I spent winter break in Florida looking for some sun. Stepping off the airplane and being greeted by a burst of warm ...

What Is Mindfulness? Definition + Benefits (Incl. Psychology)

February 15, 2021 - 05:00 AM You’ve heard of mindfulness. Maybe you’ve even tried practicing mindfulness or read about its role in helping to manage stress. You’re not alone—we live in an extremely fast-paced world, and sometimes, we forget to check in with ourselves. In this article, we’ll look a...

How Music Makes Me A Better Neuroscientist

February 08, 2021 - 05:00 AM Music has the power to transform moods, unite crowds and topple governments. However, as neuroscientist and operatic soprano Indre Viskontas points out, we know very little about how the brain turns strings of sounds into music. In a talk that explores art with science, she describes how her investi...

Thoughtful Thursdays

February 04, 2021 - 05:00 AM Thoughtful Thursday is the perfect time to be mindful of those around you, at home, work and in public, who may have thoughts, concerns, or needs which you may not be aware of. Try a little harder to break free of your own busy world and try to be more aware of other people’s feelings! It&rsqu...

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Tiny Wisdom: Remembering the Good Things

10+ Ways Music Can Improve Your Health

7 Practical Tips to Achieve a Positive Mindset

How Much Sleep Do I Need? Recommended Sleep Times for Every Age

Mindful Mondays

How Music Helps Us Be More Creative

6 Simple Acts to Make the World a Better Place

What Is Mindfulness? Definition + Benefits (Incl. Psychology)

How Music Makes Me A Better Neuroscientist

Thoughtful Thursdays

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