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  • Man sitting, thinking negative thoughts, wondering how to stop overthinking

    How to Stop Overthinking: 7 Proven Techniques

    BySimon Shaw 31 January 202627 March 2026

    If you want to know how to stop overthinking, you’re not alone — and you’re not…

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  • Person running outdoors, illustarting the benefits of exercise for brain health

    Best Exercise for Brain Health: Which Types Work Best?

    BySimon Shaw 31 January 202619 March 2026

    Your brain consumes roughly 20% of your body’s energy despite representing only 2% of body weight….

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  • Person maintaining proper hydration for optimal brain function and cognitive performance

    Dehydration and Brain Function: Why Your Brain Needs Water

    BySimon Shaw 30 January 202619 March 2026

    You know that foggy-headed feeling when you wake up? The one where reading your emails feels…

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  • Well-organised home office setup for productivity with natural light, wooden desk, ergonomic chair, and plants for optimal productivity and focus

    Home Office Setup for Productivity: The Psychology Behind Better Focus

    BySimon Shaw 30 January 202619 March 2026

    Your home office setup for productivity starts long before you choose a desk or buy a…

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  • Man sleeping peacefully showing the relationship between sleep and cognitive function

    Sleep and Cognitive Function: The Complete Guide

    BySimon Shaw 29 January 202622 March 2026

    We spend roughly one-third of our lives asleep, yet most people treat sleep as the first…

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  • Woman practicing meditation at home to manage stress and improve mental performance

    Stress Management Techniques for Mental Performance: A Psychologist’s Practical Guide

    BySimon Shaw 29 January 202627 March 2026

    You know that feeling when you’re staring at your screen, trying to remember what you were…

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  • Friends having a conversation in a cafe illustrating the benefits of social connection

    Social Connection and Brain Health: Why Your Brain Needs People

    BySimon Shaw 29 January 202619 March 2026

    I’ll be honest—as someone who describes themselves as a “raging introvert,” writing this article has been…

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  • Man working late and looking stressed illustrating mental burnout

    How to Recover From Mental Burnout: A Psychologist’s Guide

    BySimon Shaw 29 January 202619 March 2026

    Back in the day when I was a teacher, I’d lecture A-level Psychology students on the…

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  • Man in deep concentration working on laptop, demonstrating focused cognitive engagement

    How to Improve Working Memory: 7 Practical Strategies

    BySimon Shaw 22 January 202619 March 2026

    You walk into a room and immediately forget why you’re there. (Walking back out and re-entering…

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  • Woman sleeping peacefully in bed demonstrating quality sleep for memory consolidation

    How Does Sleep Affect Memory? The Science of Sleep and Learning

    BySimon Shaw 21 January 202622 March 2026

    Have you ever studied something late into the evening, slept on it, and found it clearer…

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  • One illuminated lightbulb among dark bulbs representing mental clarity and focus emerging from mental clutter

    Mental Clutter Clearing: The 5-Item Method for Clearer Thinking

    BySimon Shaw 31 December 202529 March 2026

    When Your Brain Won’t Be Quiet It’s 2am. You’re exhausted. But your mind won’t stop. Did…

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  • Peaceful forest path representing clear mental performance and cognitive clarity

    How to Improve Mental Performance: 10 Science-Backed Strategies

    BySimon Shaw 19 December 20253 April 2026

    Introduction You’ve probably heard that the average person uses only 10% of their brain. Sorry to…

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