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The importance of motivation: its essence, role in the educational process and 10 ways to increase

CogniFit on January 24, 2018

Важность мотивации: мотивация – это двигатель, который управляет нашим миром. Мы часто говорим о том, что нашим детям или студентам не хватает мотивации в учёбе. Им каждый раз стоит труда начать заниматься, нам приходится стоять у них над душой, чтобы …

Intrinsic Motivation: When You Love Doing What You’re Doing

CogniFit on May 9, 2017

What drives us to join a dance class or paint a picture? What makes some people choose a certain career path knowing that their economic stability will be challenged? What is it that gives us the energy to strive to …

Overcoming Anxiety At Work: Steps to Promote Wellness Towards Successful Career

CogniFit on February 24, 2024

Introduction Anxiety at work is a common situation for most employees. It comes and goes occasionally, and sometimes, anxiety works on a positive note for us. How? Well, sometimes, it may work as an adaptive emotion to deal with the …

Lent 2024: Break Free and Embrace a New You

CogniFit on February 16, 2024

Giving up the Old You for Lent 2024 As Lent 2024 dawns, many of us contemplate giving up something: chocolate, social media, maybe even that snooze button. But let’s face it, traditional willpower-driven sacrifice often fizzles out by Easter Sunday. …

How to Quit Smoking Weed? (Tips, Options & Benefits of Quitting)

CogniFit on August 1, 2023

Smoking marijuana or any other form of cannabis, like any other habit-forming behavior, can become a significant part of your life, leaving you feeling incomplete and uneasy when you attempt to quit. Marijuana use disorder is a serious threat to …

5 Simple Exercises to Finally Break Free From Your Sedentary Lifestyle Before It’s too Late

CogniFit on July 7, 2023

Introduction: Does Sitting Really Take Years off Your Life? Regarding a sedentary lifestyle, you probably heard headlines in recent months saying sitting is the new smoking. This expression comes from the Department of Health and Human services which found that …

Writing for Impact: Strategies to Engage and Inspire Your Blog Audience

CogniFit on May 30, 2023

image source Do you have trouble getting readers to comment on your blog? You’re not alone, after all. There is always new information being presented to your audience. They are used to blog posts that offer boring and uninspiring content. …

6 Practical Tips to Overcome Burnout and Regain Your Energy

CogniFit on May 17, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. Burnout can impact anyone, from busy professionals to stay-at-home parents, and it can be challenging to overcome. If you’re struggling with burnout, you’re not alone. In this …

How to Journal for Mental Clarity: Master the Power of Reflection

CogniFit on May 17, 2023

Introduction Welcome to the world of journaling, a transformative practice that can unlock the power of reflection and self-exploration. In this blog post, we will delve into the intersection of mindfulness, neuroscience, and journaling, exploring the benefits, techniques, and prompts …

High Functioning Depression: Unlocking The Facts And Empowering Resolutions

CogniFit on May 12, 2023

Depression is a common, mental illness and health condition that affects millions of people of all ages worldwide. While many are familiar with the symptoms of major depressive disorder or even chronic depression or clinical depression, there is another type …

The hidden costs of sleep loss for new working parents

CogniFit on May 9, 2023

Being a new parent is a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it also comes with many challenges. One of the most common and difficult to handle is getting enough sleep, usually as a result of frequent night wakings and feeding …

10 Steps to Mastering Mindfulness and Keeping Up Your Meditation Practice

CogniFit on April 14, 2023

A Meditation on Mindfulness Explanation of mindfulness and meditation For centuries, the simple practice of mindfulness and meditation have been utilized to cultivate inner peace. Tai Chi, another form of meditation, has also been practiced for centuries and has been …

What is Love: Falling in Love Causes Changes in Our Brain

CogniFit on November 17, 2022

What is Love Since the beginning of time, poets have asked themselves what is love, believing this feeling to originate in the heart. Science, however, proves otherwise. Love doesn’t come from the heart, but from the brain. The question for …

Toxic Positivity – What Is It & How To Avoid It

CogniFit on August 8, 2022

You’ve probably heard the song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” And while it’s a lovely little tune, the sentiment actually describes toxic positivity perfectly. But what exactly does it mean? It’s the idea that someone should only have positive thoughts and …

Benefits of Yoga for Men – Improving Your Body and Mind

CogniFit on August 2, 2022

Benefits of Yoga for Men Yoga has been with us for quite a while. And, with it, has also come a lot of studies to find out how exactly these exercises are good for us. Let’s take a closer look …

Visual Crossword Game – Quick Recollection with Images

CogniFit on June 16, 2022

Visual Crossword isn’t a traditional crossword. In any other version, you would sit at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee and hash out however much time you have until the demands of adulthood start calling. But CogniFit’s version …

Math Twins – Addition But With Twists & Turns

CogniFit on May 30, 2022

If you’re a numbers fan, or you’re looking to add a different kind of brain game to your weekly collection, Math Twins might be the one for you! In today’s feature, we will be looking at how the game works …

Color Frenzy – Get Your Brain Hyped on Hues!

CogniFit on May 10, 2022

There are brain games that are a real challenge. Then there are others that are a bit more relaxing. That doesn’t mean that the latter doesn’t flex your brain in a big way! This is why CogniFit’s Color Frenzy is …

Nutritional Psychology – How Diet Affects Our Brain

CogniFit on January 11, 2021

Do you ask for a super-sized helping of fries with your fast-food burger? Or do you prefer a chicken salad with light dressing on the side? Whichever dietary choice resembles your own, nutrition has a vast impact on how we …

The Definitive Guide to the Human Brain

CogniFit on January 7, 2021

THE ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN BRAIN The brain is a powerful and vital organ that is essential to being alive. With that said, it would not hurt to have knowledge of the main parts of the brain and their functions. …

The Positives and Negatives of Social Media On The Brain

CogniFit on May 13, 2020

We could boast about the many positives of social platforms, but what about the negatives of social media on our brains? Let’s take a look at both sides, so you can decide for yourself if the apps are really worth …

Talking To Yourself – Is It Good For You? Improve Mental Health

CogniFit on April 6, 2020

Have you ever been caught absent-mindedly talking to yourself in public? Unless you have the quick wits to pretend that you’re wearing an earpiece, people might look at you weird. The good news is that talking to yourself is quite …

Brain Training: Discover the Benefits of Brain Exercises

CogniFit on October 4, 2019

Much has been said about physical exercise and the multiple benefits it has on your body. However, what about brain exercises? Do we really know what benefits you can get from brain games? Discover what brain training is about and …

Taking Responsibility: 3 Simple Tips to Take Control and be more Responsible

CogniFit on September 14, 2019

A useful guide to responsibility: What it is, what does it mean to be a responsible person, how does it benefits us, how I can be a more responsible person. Discover the difference between responsibility and guilt, and everything you …

Locus of Control: Internal or external?

CogniFit on April 30, 2019

The locus of control is a force that touches each of us – and a powerful force that plays in all of humanity. But what exactly is it and how can we alter it to better suit our lives? The …

Maslow’s Pyramid: what is it, how can we apply it?

CogniFit on January 22, 2019

Our needs move us to overcome every challenge that is thrown our way daily. What is Maslow’s pyramid? What is it for? What are its levels? What are basic needs? What is self-actualization? In this article, we will take a …

Theories of Personalities: Everything you need to know

CogniFit on August 17, 2018

When you tell your friends about a date you had, how often do you immediately describe their personality? I’m sure you often find yourselves explaining how generous, soft-spoken, funny, well-mannered, or happy your date was. I’m also almost certain that …