Critical thinking is our ability to analyze information objectively while evaluating all relevant information in order to reach a decision, judgment or conclusion. It allows us to be more productive, helps us tackle issues, make faster decisions, ...
Christmas is a time of year many of us look forward to all year. Streets light up and decorations bring a fun and festive spirit everywhere we go. We get to celebrate with friends and family, laughing over hot chocolate and ugly sweaters while ...
Christmas is a time of year marked by visits to Santa, light displays, and Christmas decorations. Many of us sing along to well-known carols and drink delicious hot chocolate when cuddling by a fire. While many Christmas celebrations are similar the ...
Stress comes in all shapes and sizes, but for many of us, the holidays are a time of year when stress is at an all-time high. We know that chronic stress can be damaging to our body and mind, but even these temporary spikes can lead to short-term ...
For many of us, it’s difficult to imagine a day without stress. It occurs throughout our day, coming from our work lives, our home lives, and sometimes even our social lives. Although some levels of stress seem to be an unavoidable part of modern ...
When we look at an object, our brain processes its shape, dimension, and color almost automatically. An apple is red, a dandelion is yellow, a sweater is blue. Except, color isn’t a fundamental part of an object’s structure. What we see as color is ...
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important things we can do for a healthy body and mind. It’s when our body recharges after the day’s activities and is when vital functions such as waste removal and memory consolidation occur. But sometimes ...
When faced with a problem, how do you react? Do you decisively take action without looking back? Or sit to ponder every option with all their potential eventualities, wrapping yourself up in an overwhelm blanket feeling more confused with every ...
Many of us understand the importance of a good night’s sleep. But when our schedules extend long after work hours and the stress continues to build, finding quality sleep can seem elusive and difficult. However, just like food and water are ...
In our increasingly global society, having the ability to speak two or more languages is a skill that can open doors both professional and personal. But beyond those benefits, being bilingual has other perks, particularly in the brain.
Higher ...