We spend most of our time at work, a work that requires concentration and effort. When we are not working, it is important to recharge our batteries. Yet many of us find it difficult to...
Breathing and Mental Performance
Imagine having a device that could adjust your state of mind as needed. For instance, picture yourself facing a nerve-wracking presentation. Your thoughts are racing, your anxiety is through the roof, and focusing feels impossible....
Deliberate cold exposure for focus
Deliberate cold exposure has many physical benefits, but what does it do for your mind? In this post, you'll learn the hows and whys behind deliberate cold exposure. You'll also discover scientifically tested protocols to...
Ph.D. Talk: My interview with Eva Lantsoght
Two weeks ago, I had the honor and pleasure of being interviewed by Dr. Eva Lantsoght. Eva is a researcher in civil engineering and a pioneer in scientific blogging. In 2013, while still a Ph.D....
The most accurate sleep trackers in 2022
Sleep trackers are devices that measure your sleep. They are growing in popularity because monitoring the quantity and quality of your sleep helps improve physical and mental health (to understand better what sleep trackers can...
Free-writing: The method for sorting out your thoughts
The ability to think with clarity is a researcher's greatest asset. But how do you achieve this in practice? How do you find clarity when you've been sitting in front of a blank page for...