Despite what the title suggests, this post isn’t about imposter syndrome. Not entirely, at least. Self-doubt is a part of it, but it’s more about why I get so down on myself when I’m not working or being productive. Truth be told, I don’t know how to relax. Or I should say, I don’t know … Continue reading The Reason I Am My Own Worst Enemy
Did you know a scientific journal is only read by seven people on average? This statistic excludes fellow psychologists, scientists, and doctors reviewing their peers’ work – students writing a paper requiring academic resources aren’t factored in either. But it does include the average Joe, Jane, or J. Meaning, the majority of people in the … Continue reading 5 Habits to Help You Lead a More Positive Life
Before we get into today’s blog post, I made the decision to switch up the publishing schedule for the Davis Daily. Rather than posting on Mondays and Wednesdays, new articles are heading out on Tuesdays and Thursdays instead. Not a big change, but this allows me to take a little more time to rest over … Continue reading How I Purged My Mind of Pessimism
Today’s post is a quick thank you to all those who took the time to reach out and wish me a happy birthday. Whether it was on social or by text, y’all sure know how to make a skinny dude feel special. 😌 Of course, I’d be remiss not to express my gratitude to my … Continue reading The Birthday Highs and The Lockdown Lows
Lately, I’ve talked a lot about how to form habits and instil positive behaviour. In today’s post, I’m going to look at the opposite end of the spectrum and discuss how to break bad habits and remove negative behaviour. Forming a good habit is hard, I’m not going to downplay that, but breaking a bad … Continue reading How to Rid Yourself of Destructive Habits
Do you know what happens when you compliment someone? Whether it’s a stranger, lover, friend, or foe, the effect is the same – a shot of dopamine straight to the brain. Here’s the science behind it: appreciation triggers the hypothalamus, which is the part of the brain responsible for producing dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter … Continue reading Make Love to the Mind: How Appreciation Benefits Your Brain
