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Your brain on March Madness
Last weekend was arguably the best sports weekend of the year. It was the start of March Madness. 48 games were played between Thursday and Sunday and for the first time in history, a #16 seed (UMBC) beat a #1 seed (Virginia).
March madness offers exactly 63 opportunities to be wowed and to root for the underdog. There are blowouts, overtime wins, and upsets. And at the end, there’s the most moving video montage in all of sports. Cue: “one shining moment”. If you’re a sports fan, what’s not to love?
5 science-backed ways to jumpstart your day after daylight savings
Monday mornings are tough.
Monday morning after Daylight Savings Time begins is brutal.
Your morning sets the tone for your entire day. If you approach it intentionally, you’re on your way to a more productive and fulfilling day. Here’s a list of 5 actions to take to help jump start your mind and body for the day.
The negative effects of negative thinking
We all have a voice inside of us - and sometimes that voice is incessant. Unfortunately, it can be quite negative at times too, and negative thinking is detrimental. Let’s explore why.
Create space . . . to create
Do you ever feel like you need space? Space to grow, space to think, and space to create? There’s a reason why so many artists and writers escape the city to find quiet when they embark upon a new project. They’re finding a peaceful environment in which they can carve out space in their mind for creative thoughts. There’s something to that, but you don’t necessarily have to go on a solo retreat in the woods to find that space.
Hey, Warrior. What are you fighting for?
In the past week, we’ve seen warriors in the form of Emma Gonzalez and her classmates - survivors of yet another school shooting - speaking out about gun control. We’ve seen Olympians competing for a medal they’ve trained their entire careers for. And if you’ve looked in the mirror recently, you’ve seen a warrior there too.
Oh, hi! Welcome.
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