Discover the full collection of #ThinkfullyHabits
We underestimate how much we enjoy spending time alone with our own thoughts, without distraction. We think we’d prefer to keep busy, rather than take the time to stop and think, but in reality it’s not the case. We incorrectly think we won’t enjoy doing nothing, but when given the chance, it's far more positive than we expect.
Read MoreEver felt physically exhausted even without undertaking any physical activity? It turns out that a hard day’s thinking can be just as tiring as physical exertion. The fatigue is essentially your brain’s way of telling you to switch off in order to save itself.
Read MoreThe benefits of drinking water is not news. Even mild dehydration can lead to poor concentration, increased response times and short term memory issues; no surprise given the brain is about 75% water. However, if we dig a little deeper we can help ourselves a little more by being mindful of how often we drink.
Read MoreAs we know, walking helps our creative juices flow. What is also becoming clearer is that how we walk is important too. As Dr Barbara Handel, neuroscientist from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg reveals, “It is not the exercise itself that helps us think more flexibly.” It’s moving with the freedom to go in any direction that’s most helpful.
Read MoreWhen facing a problem, our confidence can fluctuate – and widely so. Psychologist, Daniel Kahneman, called over-confidence, ‘the most significant of the cognitive biases’. In getting to grips with this bias it’s critical to understand when we are most prone to it.
Read MoreJournaling and expressive writing has been proven to help people make sense of their experiences and emotions, particularly when dealing with traumatic or stressful events. It usually involves writing to yourself, for a specified period each day.
Read MoreCreativity can appear mysterious. It's impossible to force ourselves to be creative and have ah-ha! moments because so much of what the brain does behind the scenes doesn't involve our direct attention or control. But, what if something as simple as briefly drifting into sleep could help?
Read MoreIn the pursuit of progress and hunt for the future, old ideas can easily get lost, mixed up and forgotten. We may leave ideas behind too quickly; packing them away into dusty closets and forgetting to re-open the door.
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