Self-Improvement that Sticks
Posted on May 21 by BrillianceInc
How are those New Year’s Resolutions coming along? By now, you must be a nicer, calmer, healthier, happier, more productive version of yourself, right?
If you are falling a bit short of your lofty resolutions, read on and learn how to make self improvement really stick.
The Good News About Self-Improvement
Anyone can change their thoughts, behaviors, and [...]
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Why Brains Hate Advice
Posted on Apr 11 by BrillianceInc
In the Pixar movie Ratatouille, a novice (and mostly talentless) cook gets an experienced mentor who gives him explicit cooking advice that he heartily heeds. Eventually, after much instruction, intense attention, and lots of practice, he can cook well enough to survive in a top restaurant. The apprentice tells his mentor “Thank you for the [...]
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Boost Your Brain Power
Posted on Feb 24 by BrillianceInc
Your brain has something to tell you and ask of you:
1) Your brain would like you to know that it is overworked, and
2) Your brain would like a coach.
Your Brain is Overworked
You are asking too much of your brain. More specifically, your prefrontal cortex, that evolutionarily youngest region of our brain– the part responsible [...]
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Love (or, at least respect) Your Limitations
Posted on Feb 12 by BrillianceInc
As we begin another turn around the sun, it seems proper to focus on possibilities and opportunities—on our limitless nature. Having never been accused of being proper or conventional, I’d rather talk about limitations. Plus, now that we’re well into February, the shiny coating on your resolutions may be showing some dullness, letting in a [...]
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The Gift You’ve Been Waiting For
Posted on Dec 16 by BrillianceInc
‘Tis the season of giving and receiving. Although gift-givers may have thoughtful intentions, it’s rare that we receive a gift that speaks to our heart — that leaves us feeling truly seen, understood, and appreciated.
With this Holiday Edition, we offer a way to end the year ceremoniously, with heart and meaning.
You may want to grab [...]
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