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How Much Does Meditation Actually Change Stress?

August 21, 2018

For years and years, we have heard the benefits of meditation from people, doctors and scientists, but there has never been a study to measure the visible changes of stress in relation to meditation until now. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory and Scientists from the University of North Texas have collaborated to find out how …read more.

Setbacks Cause Us to Re-Evaluate Our Goals

August 16, 2018

When we suffer a setback on the path to reaching a goal, it can be difficult to get back on track. A team of researchers is focused on finding practical ways to help people stick to health-related goals, especially those that are essential to one’s health. “These are some of the most difficult goals we …read more.

Here's How to Save Time and Find Your Keys

August 9, 2018

Are you one of those people who is constantly searching for your keys or phone in the morning? We’ve all been late to work because we just can’t remember where our keys are. If you suffer from chronic key-loss, don’t worry, results from a  new study provide some hope. According to this study from Washington …read more.

Is Coaching Going Extinct?

July 31, 2018

For many of our ancestors, the invention of the horseless carriage meant the end of the buggy whip industry. Motorola disrupted the telephone market with mobile, and they were later disrupted by Nokia, then Apple and Samsung. My teenage boys have never even heard of Motorola, as its mobile business was dismantled nearly a decade …read more.

Ambiguity Can Help You Excel in the Workplace

July 24, 2018

What’s the best quality in a co-worker? Some would say confidence, or maybe organization, but a recent study at Brown University would say it’s ambiguity. Oriel FeldmanHall, the author of this study, says that people who are tolerant of ambiguity are more likely to cooperate with and trust co-workers. Her results show that ambiguity tolerance …read more.

Making Friends at Work Takes Time

July 10, 2018

How much time does it take to make a friend? University of Kansas Associate Professor of Communications Jeffery Hall has the answer. To get this answer, Hall conducted a study where he looked at the friendships of adults who had recently moved and of new college students. Both groups were asked a series of questions …read more.

To be Happier, Change Your Habits and Mindset

July 5, 2018

Are you happy? Do you want to become happier? Making small changes in your life—like meditating or exercising regularly—can potentially influence your happiness. So, can your understanding of different mindsets. In the book, When Likes Aren’t Enough: A Crash Course in the Science of Happiness, Tim Bono, lecturer in psychology at Washington University in St. …read more.

Too Much Sitting is Bad for Your Brain

June 26, 2018

If you spend a lot of time sitting, you may want to develop habits that get you out of the chair or off of the couch. Researchers at UCLA have found a link between time spent sitting and changes in a section of the brain that is critical for memory. Researchers asked 35 people between …read more.

The Link Between Media Multitasking and Snacking

June 19, 2018

It’s a Tuesday night, and you’re sitting down on the couch with your favorite snack minutes before your favorite show comes on. Halfway through the show, you realize you’ve been on your phone most of the time and your snack is almost gone. How does this always seem to happen? According to a study by …read more.

Interpersonal Neurobiology: An Interdisciplinary Field That Coaches Should Know About

June 8, 2018

Experiences associated with being an identical twin, such as intertwined identity issues, “mind-reading” communication and the ability to feel another’s pain remotely, always made me wonder how much there still is to know about the interconnections of human brains. I also had similar thoughts in the early years of my son’s life. As we bonded, …read more.

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