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  • Apr 2024

    5 Sleep Myths That Are Keeping You Awake

    By Emily Towner Apr 15, 2024 · 30 seconds
    Psychology
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    5 Sleep Myths That Are Keeping You Awake

    Everyone thinks they know how to sleep, but most of what we believe about sleep is wrong. From the eight-hour rule to the idea that you can “catch up” on weekends, sleep science has debunked many common assumptions.

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  • Mar 2024

    Imposter Syndrome Isn't What You Think

    By Emily Towner Mar 22, 2024 · 30 seconds
    Psychology
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    Imposter Syndrome Isn't What You Think

    That nagging feeling that you’re a fraud and everyone’s about to find out? It’s not a character flaw—it’s a nearly universal experience. Research shows that up to 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their careers.

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  • Feb 2024

    Why You Remember What You Remember

    By Emily Towner Feb 28, 2024 · 30 seconds
    Neuroscience
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    Why You Remember What You Remember

    Your memory isn’t a video recorder. It’s more like a creative writer who takes some notes and then fills in the gaps with whatever seems plausible. This is both a bug and a feature of human cognition.

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  • Feb 2024

    Decision Fatigue: Why Your Willpower Runs Out

    By Emily Towner Feb 10, 2024 · 30 seconds
    Psychology
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    Decision Fatigue: Why Your Willpower Runs Out

    By the end of the day, even simple choices feel impossible. Should you cook or order in? Watch TV or read? The answer to why everything feels harder at night lies in decision fatigue.

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  • Jan 2024

    The Science of Social Comparison

    By Emily Towner Jan 25, 2024 · 30 seconds
    Psychology
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    The Science of Social Comparison

    Comparing yourself to others isn’t a moral failing—it’s hardwired into your brain. Humans evolved to constantly assess their standing relative to others because, for most of our history, social status was directly linked to survival.

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