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My Pet Peeves

Pet peeves, we all have ’em. They can all range from loud chewing to having too many tabs open. There is no limit to pet peeves. Some of mine are rather common, while others are unique. What Is A Pet Peeve? A pet peeve is a minor annoyance that someone finds particularly irritating to them.…

Inspirational Quotes

Inspirational quotes are positive words that can help us reach our full potential every day. Even though they are just “words,” they can help you feel more optimistic and excited for the day ahead of you. Here are 20 inspirational quotes, that can help make you motivated, inspired, and productive today! “Be the change you…

Why Your Entire Life Is A Simulation

How often do you look down at your hands and question, “Are these flesh? Or are they a string of complex mathematical equations?” Probably never, because that’s ridiculous. Of course, they are flesh. Or maybe they aren’t?….continue reading to discover why they are far more likely to be equations. Empirically speaking reality is whatever an…

“Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it.” — Steve Maraboli

Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset: Your Thinking Affects Your Success

We’ve all heard the word mindset. It’s the mental attitude held by someone. But how exactly does it affect our everyday lives? Our mindset not only affects the way that we think but allows us to learn new skills, develop healthy self-esteem, and impact how we respond to mistakes. Most importantly, it is responsible for…

The Truth About TikTok

TikTok affects concentration and school performance both negatively and positively. If you aren’t familiar with TikTok, it’s a popular social media app whose target audience is teenagers. The app allows you to watch, create and/or share 15-60 second videos.  Addictiveness According to Dr. Julie Albright, sometimes when you’re scrolling you see a post that catches…

Women in STEM: The Work of Brenda Atkinson Milner

1 Brenda Atkinson Milner is a neuropsychologist who dedicated her studies to neuropsychology, a combination of neurology and psychology. If you were ever enrolled in a Biology 30 class, you would have learned about the medial temporal lobe, which Dr. Milner had discovered. She discovered that the medial temporal lobe plays an essential role in…