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This is how to become mentally strong: 3 secrets from neuroscience Eric Barker

Ever get to the point where your brain is just pooped? The ol’ grey matter is waving the white flag. You’re exhausted. You can’t go on. You’ve got no more mental energy. Well, sorry, but that’s just not true. Read More

The boss we hate the most is the one who ignores us Monica Torres

Unfortunately for employees, bad bosses come in all kinds of flavors. There are the tyrannical bullies, the selfish, the sociopaths, the ones who can never admit being wrong. But out of all the toxic bosses, the ones who make us feel the worst are the ones who ignore us. Read More

The quickest way to bounce back from failure Elise Sole

Sometimes a pity party can be useful. Read More

Increase your attention span: 5 secrets from neuroscience Eric Barker

So how do you go about increasing your attention span? First step: don’t waste what little you have … … Read More

This is how being forgetful can make you smarter Monica Torres

You can relax if remembering everything is not your strong suit. Recent research makes the case that being forgetful can be a strength — in fact, selective memory can even be a sign of stronger intelligence. Read More

Even if your phone's turned off, its nearby presence is distracting you Monica Torres

Turns out, putting your smartphone down in front of you will not help you escape its distracting siren’s call. According to new research, our phone’s mere presence is enough to wreak havoc on our ability to think … even if it’s face down. Read More

How to beat procrastination (backed by science)Darius Foroux

When you procrastinate, you might feel better in the short-term, but you will suffer in the long-term. One thing that all procrastinators have in common is that procrastination has a price. Read More

4 out-of-the box ways to lower your work stress Monica Torres

We know all about the tried-and-true ways to reduce our work stress. We journal. We go outside. We take more frequent breaks. These methods are all backed by multiple studies to take away the bundle of nerves keeping us anxious. But if these methods are not working for you, it’s time to get creative. For … Read More

This startup promises to kill you — and there's a waiting list Monica Torres

Nectome, a new startup founded by two MIT graduates backed by Y Combinator, is “committed to the goal of archiving your mind” by using a “brain banking technique” to “recreate your mind,” according to its website. There’s just one catch before your mind gets uploaded — you’ll need to be dead first. Read More

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