Fun, Fear, and Focus
With the right cocktail of neurochemicals, you could just work on Mondays, and take the rest of the week off! We all need a certain...
What to do if you are working from home and the kids are at home
Working from home while the kids are at home? If there is one simple way to become insane, it’s this! I have five kids under...
What’s the impact of remote working on productivity?
Where are you most productive? At home or in the office? There are many surveys that study this question, but as a neuroscientist I know...
Confessions of a book addict
I have a confession to make. I’m an addict. A book addict. When I was in elementary school, I went to our local library every...
How to beat smartphone addiction
Are you addicted to your phone? Here is how to get out of it. Willpower is limited Imagine that you are participating in a scientific...
Do you really want a shrinking brain?
“I don’t have time anymore to read.” Have you ever heard someone say this? I get it. People are stressed out and busy. But let’s...
Do we really need more digital learning?
Would you rather send your kids to a school where he or she learns the basics of handling a computer or to memorize poems by...
Surprise – the under leveraged resource in the business world
When was the last time someone surprised you with a gift or a nice gesture? I received a beautiful bouquet of flowers yesterday from a...
Do you limit screen time for your kids? You should do the same for your brain
I spoke to one of my senior clients last week. He said: “On a good day, I have about 10 video calls. On a bad day, it’s...
Free your body and your brain will follow
Do you suffer from “corona brain”? Do you feel that your mind is foggy and that anxiety, worries, or constant distractions decrease your productivity and...