Neural pathways are formed and reinforced through repetition. Negative thought patterns—like self-doubt, worry, or procrastination—are often automatic because the brain has been trained to follow those routes.

Visual representation of tracking your goals can boost your motivation and accountability.

The placebo effect has long fascinated scientists and laypeople alike. Traditionally, it was believed that for a placebo to work, the patient had to be unaware that they were receiving a “fake” treatment. However, recent research has turned this notion on its head, demonstrating that placebos can be effective even when patients are fully aware they are taking a placebo.