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The Healing Power of Music: Why music reaches deeper than words

Music doesn’t just touch one part of the brain – it lights up billions of neurons across many connected regions. This allows a few notes to access memory circuits that contain an entire package: tune, words, and the experiences tied to them.

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Young smiling African American woman smiling with arms in the air, rejoicing in a victory. She's sitting cross-legged on a salmon-coloured sofa and has a laptop on her lap. The room behind is blurred out, but is brightly lit. We can see a tall green plant and a back door with a 6 pane window at the top.

Why Small Wins Matter More Than You Think

When you achieve even the smallest of goals, your brain releases dopamine – the “motivation molecule.” The small achievement not only feels good but also primes your brain to want to do more.

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Stack of zen stones in balance at seashore. There's a large flat one on the bottom that represents the long part of a see saw, with smaller piles of zen stones at either end. The 'see saw' is balanced on the tip of a triangular stone. It's on a rock with sea and blue sky in the background.

The Opposite of Stress? It’s Not What You Think

When you think about the opposite of stress, what comes to mind? Peace? Calm? Relaxation? These are really just the absence of stress, not its opposite.

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The Science of Goal Setting

The Science of Goal Setting Set Goals Your Brain Will Help You Achieve This week’s Better…

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