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  • Glimmers: Micro-Moments as Ultimate Reset of the Nervous System
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    Glimmers: Micro-Moments as Ultimate Reset of the Nervous System

    For years, we have all heard of “triggers”. Those sudden, negative stimuli that spike our anxiety and send our nervous systems into fight-or-flight mode. We follow the information on how to notice them, manage them, and keep a track record. But have you heard of the opposite of triggers? What Is Glimmers? Coined by licensed…

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  • We Prefer Guaranteed Bad News to Waiting in Uncertainty
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    We Prefer Guaranteed Bad News to Waiting in Uncertainty

    Which type of scenario stresses you out more? Waiting for the job offer to arrive, the final grade to appear in your portal, or a partner to reply in the middle of a fight? Or when the rejection finally comes in, the less-than-ideal grade is posted, and the relationship officially ends? We often assume the…

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    How to Reset Body and Mind in a Neuroscientific-Backed Way?

    Have you tried mindfulness practices and found it hard to focus? Or are you looking for a passive way to relax without falling asleep? As burnout rates reach unprecedented highs, is there a better way to reset the body and the mind deeply and consciously? The Non-Sleep Deep Rest Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) is a…

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  • 5 Common Logical Fallacies That Prevent You From Growth
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    5 Common Logical Fallacies That Prevent You From Growth

    Logical fallacies can show up almost anywhere, but without a clear explanation, they often just leave you with a vague sense that something is off. Here are five common logical fallacies that you may notice in people you interact with (or in yourself) that can seriously hinder personal growth. Anecdotal Evidence This is usually manifested…

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  • Maladaptive daydreaming: Are You Fantasizing and Acting Out a Story?
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    Maladaptive daydreaming: Are You Fantasizing and Acting Out a Story?

    Every time you put on your noise-cancelling headphones and play your favorite tracks, the daydream begins. The immersive reality feels so relaxed, so safe, so familiar, so under control, so complete and real. While this may sound like everyday life for creatives (artists, filmmakers, writers, and more), uncontrollable, excessive daydreaming can actually be a mental…

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