Why Fun At Work Is Vital
If you’re not having fun at work, you’re not perfoming at your best Having fun at work is not just a bonus. It is a...
Why it’s important to get things right the first time
When we first meet someone, we feel a warm surge of oxytocin. This softens us up a bit and makes us more flexible and open....
Brain-Friendly Friday: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
Are you upset, or are you just thirsty? Feeling cranky at work? Maybe you’re “hangry,” but more than likely, you’re DEHYDRATED. When you feel sluggish...
Where Are My Highly-Intuitive People At?
What it means to have a high-estrogen neurosignature Would you describe yourself as highly-intuitive? If you are great at picking up on others’ “vibes,” you...
Wired For Social Connection
The (neuro)science of love, featuring my husband I had my husband fill out a personality test on our very first date. For obvious reasons, he...
Paying too little is worse than paying nothing at all
If you attach a trivial monetary bonus to something that is usually considered part of a job description (such as arriving on time to work),...
Brain-Friendly Friday: How to Better Manage Overthinking
Why overthinking isn’t helpful, and what to do instead Constant rumination (overthinking things) makes a person much likelier to have or develop depression and anxiety....
Understanding The Negativity Bias
Are we hardwired for negativity? Your brain is programmed to pay NINE TIMES more attention to negative information compared to positive. This isn’t to say...
Fun at work is not just nice to have
Why should you have fun at work? Aren’t you being paid to work, not to have fun? When you’re having fun, your brain releases the...
Brain-Friendly Friday: Why we need laughter at work
Should “sense of humour” be a job requirement? Probably not, after all, humour is subjective, and an entire workforce of wisecrackers can likely cause communication...