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Carrie Cabral

Carrie has been reading and writing for as long as she can remember, and has always been open to reading anything put in front of her. She wrote her first short story at the age of six, about a lost dog who meets animal friends on his journey home. Surprisingly, it was never picked up by any major publishers, but did spark her passion for books. Carrie worked in book publishing for several years before getting an MFA in Creative Writing. She especially loves literary fiction, historical fiction, and social, cultural, and historical nonfiction that gets into the weeds of daily life.

Zara Case Study (Porter Business Strategy): How Zara Competes

Zara Case Study (Porter Business Strategy): How Zara Competes

Zara is one of the most successful clothing companies of all time. What exactly does it do to succeed? Learn more in Michael Porter’s case study of Zara. We’ll discuss how Zara’s unique choice of activities gives it such a large advantage in getting fast fashion to its stores in record time.

Carrie Cabral July 18, 2020July 27, 2020 Business, Economics Read more

Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain: The Shocking Truth

Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain: The Shocking Truth

What is the correlation between lack of sleep and weight gain? Does lack of sleep really cause weight gain, or even obesity? Researchers know that sleep deprivation can cause many health risks. One of these is weight gain. While the exact reason lack of sleep and weight gain are linked is up for debate, the two are definitely linked.

Carrie Cabral July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 Health, Lifestyle Read more

Get Better Sleep With This Sleep Hygiene Checklist

Get Better Sleep With This Sleep Hygiene Checklist

Are you looking for ways to improve your sleep, and need a sleep hygiene checklist? This sleep hygiene checklist can help you find ways to improve sleep that work for you. You may not use every item on your sleep hygiene checklist, but you can decide what works best.

Carrie Cabral July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 Health, Self-Improvement Read more

Work to Learn: Surprising Career Advice from Rich Dad

Work to Learn: Surprising Career Advice from Rich Dad

What does it mean to work to learn? Is there a point of working jsut to learn? Work to Learn is a principle in Rich Dad, Poor Dad that explains that there might be more to working than making money. Work to Learn can help you achieve financial independence.

Carrie Cabral July 17, 2020September 15, 2025 Lifestyle, Money Read more

Is REM Sleep Good For You? The Surprising Answer

Is REM Sleep Good For You? The Surprising Answer

Is REM sleep good for you? Why is REM sleep good? When you ask is REM sleep good for you, it’s important to think about the entirety of the human sleep cycle. REM sleep serves a certain purpose, and has specific effects on the human brain. So is REM sleep good for you? Let’s find out.

Carrie Cabral July 16, 2020July 17, 2020 Health, Self-Improvement Read more

What Helps Insomnia? How to Sleep Better Every Night

What Helps Insomnia? How to Sleep Better Every Night

Do you often find yourself up late at night wondering why you can’t fall asleep? What helps insomnia? Many people suffer from insomnia each year and reach for solutions as to what helps insomnia. Below is an overview of insomnia, and some ideas about what to do when you have insomnia. Remember, before pursuing any treatment, you should consult with a doctor.

Carrie Cabral July 16, 2020July 17, 2020 Health, Psychology Read more

Alzheimer’s and Sleep: How Memories Fade Away

Alzheimer’s and Sleep: How Memories Fade Away

What’s the connection between Alzheimer’s and sleep? Can bad sleep habits lead to issues later in life? While it’s not a definitive connection, some theorize that there is a connection between Alzheimer’s and sleep. Since sleep affects the memory, there may be some reason to believe Alzheimer’s and sleep, or lack thereof, are related. Read more below.

Carrie Cabral July 15, 2020July 17, 2020 Health, Psychology Read more

How Sleep Affects the Brain: The Surprising Science

7 Major Causes of Depression and Anxiety

You probably know that you need sleep. But do you know how sleep affects the brain? Knowing how sleep affects the brain can help you get a better night’s sleep and understand how sleep works. How sleep affects the brain is an intricate process, and you can learn more below.

Carrie Cabral July 15, 2020July 17, 2020 Health, Psychology Read more

Adenosine and Sleep: The Science of Being Tired

Adenosine and Sleep: The Science of Being Tired

What is adenosine and what do adenosine and sleep have to do with each other? Adenosine and sleep are closely related. Adenosine is a chemical that signals that you’re tired and causes you to want to go to sleep. This is called “sleep pressure”—or just feeling tired. Adenosine is what actually causes that sleepy feeling.

Carrie Cabral July 15, 2020July 17, 2020 Health Read more

Peter Thiel’s 3 Best Marketing Strategies for Startups

Peter Thiel’s 3 Best Marketing Strategies for Startups

What are the best marketing strategies for startups? How can you pick the best strategy for your new company? There are many marketing strategies for startups. Marketing is an important part of your business, and choosing the best marketing strategies for entrepreneurs will help your business launch and stay strong.

Carrie Cabral July 14, 2020May 2, 2022 Business, Entrepreneurship Read more
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