Getting into the flow
Do you easily manage to get fully immersed in one activity so that you disconnect from your surroundings? How come, and how easy is it to do that?
Happiness
Work & Holidays – the two don’t mix
Who’s never felt the urge to work during holidays? Setting boundaries between work and time off can be challenging. But maybe we should consider taking a break as also part of the job. An opportunity to step back, think differently, and take time for yourself and others.
Feeling happy, feeling healthy
Positive emotions boost our energy, making us feel fit and strong. On the other hand, when we feel blue, our body seems weaker too and we get sick more easily. Why is that the case?
From tears to tongues: This is why you should read Donders Wonders
When I heard my youngest brother-in-law had died, I broke down completely: Raw sadness expressed in pain and tears. Survival instinct, I learned from Donders Wonders.
Hypnobirthing: Hype or hope?
You’re pregnant! No matter how much you look forward to your baby’s arrival, the birth
Here’s how you can achieve lucid dreaming
What would you do if you were in control of your own dreams? With the
The Mental Health Crisis in Academia
Mental health researchers have made a lot of progress over the years in furthering our knowledge of psychological disorders, and thankfully awareness of mental health issues is slowly increasing. However, did you know that there’s a high prevalence of mental health issues among researchers themselves?
Why am I a scientist?
If you ask scientists why they conduct research, they often give the grandest of reasons: curing diseases, ending world hunger, or ending our dependence on fossil fuels. I found out you can be in science with a relatively smaller goal, and that that’s okay.
Do you care enough?
Characterized as the feeling of not feeling, apathy is more than just boredom and laziness. What does it look like?
How to choose the optimal vacation
Spring is here, and the vacation season is coming closer. Perhaps you’re planning your holiday. Here are a few tips for an optimal holiday.