Growing Stronger with a Growth Mindset

Ever felt stuck?  Good news—the brain can change and grow! This newsletter, explores five simple, research‑backed steps to shift from a “fixed” mindset to a “growth” mindset (abilities develop with…

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Thomas Edison’s Unique Self Hypnosis Technique

Thomas Edison is best known as the prolific inventor behind the light bulb and the founder of Edison Electric, which later became General Electric. But what many people don’t know…

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Is “Trust Your Gut” A Real Thing?

The Second Brain: Why The Gut Has a Mind of Its Own Have you ever had a "gut feeling" about something — and later realized you were right? Or felt…

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Mastering the “Chameleon Effect” in Social Interactions

We naturally gravitate toward people who seem “like us.” From cheering for the same sports team to sharing similar tastes in music, similarity breeds liking. In conversation, one of the…

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How to Shift Your Mindset for Success: 3 Key Questions

Psychologist Jennice Vilhauer, Ph.D., has dedicated her work to helping people reshape their lives by changing something surprisingly powerful: their expectations. In her engaging TED Talk, “Why You Don’t Get…

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