For most people, the majority of the day is filled with work, and we spend more time interacting with colleagues than friends or family. Often, our work does not have a definite start and endpoint, so it’s no wonder that […]

(4.5 minute read) We all have inclinations toward certain activities that we like and find meaningful. If this inclination feels intense enough, we may describe our attraction as a passion. Passion is a powerful force. It can inspire us to […]

We are spending more time indoors than any generation before us. Some research suggests that we spend almost 90% of our time inside. There are plenty of good reasons to go outdoors but did you know that spending time in nature, and even looking at pictures of nature, can measurably improve cognitive performance?

From pilots to military personal, busy businesspeople to tired parents, tactical naps are a proven, powerful way to boost cognitive performance; an important consideration in light of findings that performance impairments are equivalent to being drunk, after 18 hours of […]

Over 80% of adults consume caffeine (1), but do you know why caffeine works, or how to use it efficiently? If you aim to use caffeine to enhance performance, there’s a good chance that you are consuming more caffeine than […]

(3.5 minute read) Many of us know that exercise is an effective way to improve cognitive performance, but the next obvious questions are “why, what type, how hard, and for how long?”. Read on to find out why exercise provides […]

(4 minute read) Two colleagues, screaming at each other across the conference room, are unlikely to generate good professional or personal outcomes. However, in certain conditions, conflict can improve decision making, energise employees and enhance team performance. Read on to […]

(3.5 minute read) Many of us aspire to lead a ‘balanced life’, but do you know anyone who has achieved it? Personally, I’ve given up. I think it may be time to abandon the premises of ‘balance’. I don’t profess […]