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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 know is that it’s having some seriously positive effects on your health. Maybe this is the time to start your Spotify Premium free trial, huh? From giving you better focus to improving your mood, there’s a whole lot of evidence out there to suggest that music is giving us all so much more than a great karaoke session. Interested in finding out more? Keep on reading......

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 your mood, and even reduce the likelihood of developing conditions such as hypertension, depression and other stress-related disorders. All this sounds great, but what does the “power of positive thinking” really mean? You can define positive thinking as positive imagery, positive self-talk or general optimism, but these are all still general, ambiguous......

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 need. They completed this report together with a panel of experts. For most age groups, appropriate sleep ranges are now wider. Two new age groups have been added: 18-25 and older adults (65+). Let’s go over each category and try to expand on the National Sleep Foundation findings. Before we start, you should note that people’s needs vary – depending on age, health and......

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 and checking out from work and responsibilities. All of those things make me fired up as a parent on Mondays to try a new focus at home in the attempt at living a better, healthier, more peaceful life. So I’m going with it! Because honestly, who the heck knows where my motivation will be by Friday. I am starting “Mindful Mondays” at my house. Like......

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 complex social problems we face could also use a good dose of creativity. Luckily, creativity is not reserved for artists and geniuses alone. Modern science suggests that we all have the cognitive capacity to come up with original ideas—something researchers call “divergent thinking.” And we can all select from a series of ideas the one most likely to be successful, which......

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 air was the best. As I entered the terminal, I had the added benefit of being greeted by my maternal grandparents, who lived in North Miami Beach. Lounging at the pool, going on walks with them, or eating out, the experience was a wonderful way to decompress after an intense period of finals. Although being the oldest of six children came with big brother responsibilities, life was great and my......

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 at what mindfulness really means, how you can use the practice in your day-to-day life. What’s the point of mindfulness? We’ll cover that too, and hopefully, you’ll be able to see why the concept has become so intensely popular in mainstream media. Before you read on, we thought you might like to download our 3 Mindfulness Exercises for free. These science-based,......

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 investigation into the brain's responses to music inspired her own musical journey. Check it out here! This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSanFrancisco, an independent event....

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’s a wonderful thing when you can be more thoughtful and considerate towards others. It is quite a gratifying experience. Suggestions Don’t wait for the holidays to cook your family a favorite meal Be the best friend you can be by always being there when your friend needs you the most Pick up the phone and say hello to a friend who’s in need of a little conversation Invite a......

15 Ways to Calm Yourself Down

January 30, 2021 - 09:42 AM We all worry and get upset from time to time. It’s a normal part of life, right? But what happens when that anxiety or anger takes over, and you can’t calm down? Being able to calm yourself in the moment is often easier said than done.That’s why having a few strategies you’re familiar with can help you when you’re feeling anxious or angry. Here are some helpful, actionable tips you can try the next time you need to calm down.1. Breathe“Breathing is the number one and most effective technique for reducing anger and anxiety quickly,” says Scott Dehorty, LCSW-C, of Delphi Behavioral Health.When......

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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

15 Ways to Calm Yourself Down

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