There has been a common theme creeping across blogs, websites, and social media platforms in recent years, and all of a sudden, minimalism has become mainstream. Fans and enthusiasts cite a huge number of benefits, but can minimalism really improve your mood? We decided to take a closer look. What is Minimalism? There is no clear, straightforward definition of minimalism. … [Read more...] about Can Minimalism Lighten Your Mood?
Psychology
A Foolproof Formula for Finding Your Flow State
According to the old saying, time flies when you’re having fun. The same thing happens when you’re in a state of flow. That’s the term coined by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Flow describes an experience where you lose yourself in what you’re doing. You feel totally immersed and engaged. There are even changes in your brain activity, like increased dopamine … [Read more...] about A Foolproof Formula for Finding Your Flow State