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Prescribing nature: It works “better than medicine” to boost happiness and wellbeingPrescribing nature: It works “better than medicine” to boost happiness and wellbeing
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Prescribing nature: It works “better than medicine” to boost happiness and wellbeing

Study finds that ‘Green Social Prescribing’ works in combatting mental health and overall wellbeing and can be “better than medicine”.

Health and wellbeing
“Touch some grass”: 10 surprising benefits of nature“Touch some grass”: 10 surprising benefits of nature
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“Touch some grass”: 10 surprising benefits of nature

What does that phrase “to touch some grass” actually mean? And 10 reasons why you should definitely do it.

Health and wellbeing
How to use Skinner’s Law to avoid procrastination and screen time habitsHow to use Skinner’s Law to avoid procrastination and screen time habits
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How to use Skinner’s Law to avoid procrastination and screen time habits

Skinner’s Law is 86 years old, but it’s still the key to avoiding procrastination and mindless scrolling habits.

Health and wellbeing
Text vs Call: Why you should pick up the phone more oftenText vs Call: Why you should pick up the phone more often
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Text vs Call: Why you should pick up the phone more often

Texts are convenient. But can you properly connect with loved ones through instant message and emojis? Here’s what the science says about calling vs texting for human connection and relationships.

Health and wellbeing
The Goldfish Myth: Are our attention spans really that short?The Goldfish Myth: Are our attention spans really that short?
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The Goldfish Myth: Are our attention spans really that short?

Some say that human attention spans are now shorter than a goldfish. But that might not be exactly true. Are our attention spans shortening, or evolving?

Productivity
How Phone Use Is Changing Our BrainsHow Phone Use Is Changing Our Brains
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How Phone Use Is Changing Our Brains

We check our phones every 3 minutes and are becoming increasingly dependent on our phones. And that’s having a not-so-silent impact on our brain function

Health and wellbeingDigital Detoxing
Food for Thought: How The Mediterranean Style Diet Can Boost Your Brain Power and HappinessFood for Thought: How The Mediterranean Style Diet Can Boost Your Brain Power and Happiness
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Food for Thought: How The Mediterranean Style Diet Can Boost Your Brain Power and Happiness

Our brains and mood can be impacted by what food we put in our bodies. And the Mediterranean way of eating can be a game-changer for your brain power and happiness. Here’s what you can borrow from their plates.

ProductivityHealth and wellbeing
Multitasking is a myth - and it’s killing your focusMultitasking is a myth - and it’s killing your focus
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Multitasking is a myth - and it’s killing your focus

It’ a myth that humans can multitask. Our brains can only think of one or two things at once. Here’s why juggling tasks (including checking your texts) is killing your focus, productivity creativity.

Productivity
What is the 3-2-1 rule? And how can it improve your sleep quality?What is the 3-2-1 rule? And how can it improve your sleep quality?
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What is the 3-2-1 rule? And how can it improve your sleep quality?

The 3-2-1 rule is incredibly simple (and free) guideline that will help improve your sleep quality and sleep hygiene

SleepProductivityHealth and wellbeing
What is dopamine? And how does your phone impact dopamine release?What is dopamine? And how does your phone impact dopamine release?
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What is dopamine? And how does your phone impact dopamine release?

Dopamine is a the ‘motivation molecule’ that is helps regulate motivation towards achieving goals and reaching pleasure.

Health and wellbeingDigital Detoxing
Why do we have our best ideas in the shower? Why do we have our best ideas in the shower?
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Why do we have our best ideas in the shower?

That lightbulb moment you have in the shower or when on a walk? Here’s the (simplified) science behind why that happens.

ProductivityWorkplace
What is the “3 Day Effect”? What is the “3 Day Effect”?
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What is the “3 Day Effect”?

Spending 3 days disconnected from civilisation and immersed in nature and offline can improve your cognitive function by 50%

Health and wellbeingDigital Detoxing
Digital Detox Fact SheetDigital Detox Fact Sheet
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Digital Detox Fact Sheet

The ultimate cheat sheet to find facts about digital detoxing, phone use, sleep and mental wellbeing.