October 2012
45 posts
What does 'Brain Food' actually do?
There’s a list on my fridge, with all the best brain foods that I should keep stocked up in my fridge. Blueberries, salmon, avocado, flax, eggs, chocolate (no argument there)- but what are these foods actually doing for my body?
Lifehacker shows us the science behind these SUPER foods. Check it out!
“Even if you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.” —Victor...”
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”—Dalai Lama”
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” —Maya...”
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“It is so relaxing and puts my mind in a state of clarity. I’ll have it on all day. I’ve been listening to the waves all week.”
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“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to...”
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The Myth of Education
By Daniel Wong
“You’ve done thousands of homework assignments and you’ve sat through hours and hours of lectures. You’ve accumulated various certificates, diplomas and degrees. I guess that means you’re educated, right?”
Maybe not. Read on…
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”-...”
Eating for a Healthy Brain
By Jeremy Newcombe
It’s hardly a secret, but it’s something we often overlook. Eating properly is key not only to our physical but also our mental health. You’ve heard the term “you are what you eat” before, but as cliché as it sounds it holds a lot of truth. Your body can only use what you give it, so make sure to pack your diet full of things that are good for both body and mind.
Don’t skip...
“I have a simple philosophy: Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s fell....”
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8 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
By Renee Masur
Just do it.
If only it was that easy, none of us would do it, right?
Even sitting down to write this article was a huge production. Set up the chair on the sunny porch, put on a pot of coffee, pick the perfect album to listen to, oh, tidy up the kitchen a bit. These are all things that can be done later but I insist on getting them finished now. All in the name of putting off...
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” —Sydney...”
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Dealing with the Morning Commute
By Jeremy Newcombe
An old proverb states, “The journey is the reward.” Now, it stands to reason that whoever first said that was probably not talking about their morning commute, but we can still stand to learn quite a bit from their philosophy (even when taken literally). Commuting, however you choose to do it, can have a large impact on your day. The lengths you go to get to and from your...
“Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.” —Edward...”
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3 Mistakes that Lead to Mediocrity
Written by Daniel Wong, author of The Happy Student
“You will recognize your own path when you come upon it, because you will...”
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From the CEO: Why is leaving a "wrong" career so...
Our content manager, Renee, was talking to one of her friends over the weekend whom is dissatisfied with his career. He is currently an engineer with stable employment, but finds it dull and can see himself being stuck in that job or career for years. The amazing part is that he knows that he would prefer to be working in plumbing or drafting, but feels he should wait before switching over. At the...
