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A stressed out person with a scarcity mindset

What Is a Scarcity Mindset? Pros, Cons, and More

Are you afraid of loss or not having enough of something? That might be the result of a scarcity mindset. Learn more about it here.

December 18, 2025December 24, 2025, by Katie Doll
  • Philosophy & Ethics
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    • Psychology
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A man on a treadmill at the gym exercising his willpower to reach his goals

How to Exercise Your Willpower Without Depleting It

How can you exercise willpower without depleting your tank? Here’s advice from experts on how to set and reach your goals.

December 17, 2025December 19, 2025, by Hannah Aster
  • Motivation & Focus
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    • Psychology
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A woman leaning on a counter in front of a plate of cookies, exercising her willpower

What Is Willpower & Where Does It Come From? The Science

What is willpower and where does it come from? Learn what role the prefrontal cortex plays and why glucose levels matter.

December 15, 2025June 6, 2026, by Hannah Aster
  • Psychology
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A red F on a piece of paper next to a red pen, representing learning from failure

Learning From Failure: The Benefits and 8 Helpful Tactics

Failure is just another step towards success. Discover why making mistakes is actually helpful and how to learn from failure.

December 13, 2025January 22, 2026, by Katie Doll
  • Psychology
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    • Self-Improvement
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A woman wearing a mask, trying to overcome imposter syndrome

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: 8 Strategies From Experts

Many people suffer from feeling like an impostor in their everyday lives or at work. Let’s dive into how to overcome impostor syndrome.

December 9, 2025January 23, 2026, by Katie Doll
  • Career & Work
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    • Psychology
    • Self-Improvement
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A man walking on a tightrope to take a risk

How to Take Risks: 4 Tips for Making Smart Bets

A safe bet is good every once in a while, but a risk can set you up for success. Discover how to take risks and why they’re important.

November 15, 2025November 18, 2025, by Katie Doll
  • Personal Life
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    • Psychology
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Chess pieces on a board to explain game theory

Game Theory, Explained: How People Make Certain Choices

Game theory is the study of how people or groups make strategic decisions when their choices affect one another. Here’s an overview with examples.

November 13, 2025June 6, 2026, by Katie Doll
  • Psychology
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    • Society & Culture
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Four dice against a blue background representing basic concepts in probability

3 Basic Concepts in Probability to Help You Make Better Decisions

Do you want to be a better decision-maker? Take a look at these three basic concepts in probability and you’re well on your way. Read more.

November 11, 2025May 4, 2026, by Katie Doll
  • Science & Technology
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    • Society & Culture
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A split image of a woman reading and doing dishes, to represent the two learning systems

The Brain’s Two Learning Systems: Procedural & Declarative

Your mind operates two distinct learning systems: procedural and declarative. Here’s how they both work and how to improve your learning.

November 9, 2025November 10, 2025, by Hannah Aster
  • Education
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    • Science & Technology
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A brain with strings coming from the bottom to represent short term and long term memories

The Different Types of Memory & How They Work in the Brain

Different types of memory are important for different situations. Here’s a deep dive into how each type works in the brain.

November 7, 2025November 10, 2025, by Hannah Aster
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