How you can improve your life with mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness has been clinically proven to help you de-stress and boost positive feelings

  • A recent study showed that 40 days of mindfulness training lead to structural changes in the brain and helps improve quality of life.
  • Previous research has shown meditation to be helpful in reducing emotional pain.
  • Daily mindfulness practice helps practitioners maintain focus and boost their cognitive abilities.
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10 courses that can turn you into a better writer

From travel blogging to novel writing, creative writing is a skill you can apply anywhere.

  • Reading has been shown to increase intelligence and empathy, making writing a powerful communication tool.
  • There are methods that can help you become a stronger writer, such as creating outlines and reading lists, and editing.
  • Transmitting ideas from your head onto the page helps you to organize your thinking process.
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How to change bad habits and learn new skills

You can change your brain at any age thanks to neuroplasticity.

  • Neuroplasticity is your brain's ability to form new neuronal connections throughout your life.
  • It is possible to change your habits and learn new skills at any age thanks to neuroplasticity.
  • Training your brain to form new connections is beneficial to long-term cognitive health.
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Get your coffee fix while helping the environment

These compostable espresso pods are the eco-friendly way to get your caffeine fix.

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  • The coffee pod revolution saved us time and effort but has been horrible for the environment.
  • The single-use plastics used in most pods sit in landfills for years.
  • Fortunately, a new wave of eco-friendly compostable pods is coming to the market.
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How to stand out as a professional photographer

While everyone has a camera, great photography is still an art mastered by few.

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  • While everyone has a camera in the smartphone era, photography is still an art that takes time and discipline to do well.
  • Learning to use natural light and frame landscapes are two challenging photo skills.
  • Great photography begins by choosing the proper gear for the style you have in mind.
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How to become a masterful storyteller

From novels to screenwriting, storytelling is one of our most powerful forms of communication.

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  • Reading has been shown to make you more intelligent and empathic, a trait that good writers learn to master.
  • Storytelling is one of the most important forms of communication that humans engage in.
  • While "finding your voice" is what writers crave, beginning with the basics is an essential step on any writer's path.
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