The brain veers between states of arousal and relaxation but within these two extremes are a number of specific states that we might consider to be more desirable than others when it comes to work and performance. One such state is the much vaunted ‘flow state’. This is the subject of much research at the… Read More: Brain Flow States > Self Development »
How do you get the very most out of your brain? For many people, the obvious answer seems to be that they should find ways to hack it, to bend it to their will and to make sure that it operates as they wish at all times. Not feeling productive? Then the answer surely is… Read More: Ebbs and Flows in Your Productivity > Self Development »
Want to improve your energy levels? One of the easiest and most efficient ways to achieve that is to look at the things in your life that are draining your energy and remove them. Rather than being an additive way to improve your energy, this is a ‘subtractive’ method. In other words, you are improving… Read More: Breaking Habits That Drain Energy > Personal Energy »
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