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The psychology of unfinished tasks

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Have you ever noticed how unfinished tasks seem to stick in your mind, urging you to complete them? This article dives into the psychological effects behind why tasks left undone can both hinder and help our productivity. It explains the intriguing balance between the discomfort of having pending tasks and the motivation they provide to finish what we’ve started. Through understanding these psychological dynamics, we uncover strategies to enhance our focus, manage procrastination, and ultimately, improve our efficiency and mental health.

The hidden ways sleep deprivation warps your reality

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February 1, 2024

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Discover the unseen effects of sleep deprivation on your perception and reality. In a revealing conversation with Dr. Jade Wu, this article explores how lack of sleep mirrors the impact of intoxicants on our senses, distorting memory, perception, and our grasp of time. From hallucinations to skewed time perception, uncover the profound consequences that skipping on sleep can have on our cognitive functions and philosophical understanding of reality.

Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives

Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives

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December 9, 2020

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“Successful Aging” challenges conventional views on aging, offering a fresh perspective on living a fulfilling life in later years. The book, a hit on numerous bestseller lists, debunks myths about aging, especially the decline of memory, and emphasizes the importance of ‘health span’ over ‘life span.’ It recognizes the over-sixties as a distinct developmental stage and encourages finding joy in the present rather than in reminiscence. Drawing from developmental neuroscience and psychology, the author, Levitin, presents resilience strategies and cognitive enhancement techniques beneficial for aging. This book not only inspires a new outlook on aging but also aims to

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Sleep is your superpower

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June 3, 2019

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“Sleep Is Your Superpower” by Matt Walker on TED covers the critical importance of sleep for health and well-being. Matt Walker, a sleep scientist, explains how sleep impacts various aspects of our lives, including learning, memory, and emotional regulation. He discusses the consequences of sleep deprivation and emphasizes the profound benefits that sufficient sleep has on health, including its role in enhancing longevity and warding off diseases.  

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