How to trick your brain into falling asleep in a boiling hot room

Struggling with sleepless, sweltering nights? Discover how common bedtime habits like cold showers and heavy dinners can ...
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Outsmarting procrastination with your brain’s own tricks

Let’s be honest. You’re probably reading this article while avoiding something else you should be doing right now. Don’t worry—the irony isn’t lost on me. An article about procrastination becoming yet ...
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6 Easy Memory Tricks That Block Embarrassing Brain Blips

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s frustrating when your memory fails you, especially during daily activities when you need it most, like remembering your ...
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This simple brain trick can help you make better decisions, says neuroscientist: 'It has a huge effect on your performance'

It's harder to answer questions or solve problems when you're asked to choose between more than four solutions, research shows. We get lost comparing every option, even if we already know the best ...

Psychology says waiting until the last minute to work is not laziness: How deadlines and time pressure trick the brain into finally taking action

Psychology suggests that people who only become productive when deadlines are approaching are rarely lazy. More often, they ...

Insomnia expert shares simple brain trick to help you fall asleep

If you don't do this during the day, the expert says your brain will likely force you to do it at 3am ...
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What Happy People Do Every Day To Trick Their Brains Into Being More Positive, According To A Hypnosis Practitioner

While we can all suffer from negativity bias, it's possible to train our brains to focus on the good moments in life instead of the negative. It can be easy to fall into the trap of a negative mindset ...