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To improve memory: Involve as many senses as you can. For instance, if you are sitting in a lecture, jot down a few notes. If you are reading a chapter or article, read it aloud to yourself and inject

People can be very unaware of their own programming. The subconscious will play out a pattern of behavior if you are not present in the moment. There are people who are aware and do manipulate but, for

“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.” —Jean Cocteau

Book delivery day! Nikola Tesla was himself as mysterious and odd as his inventions first seemed to the layperson. This book covers the results of this wizard-like visionary’s pioneering work. In “Thinking,

Busy learning how to read the right, most efficient way. Basically retraining my brain. Speed reading isn’t reading each word faster at a time. It’s seeing a page of words as an image and absorbing the

Getting up this morning was not easy. The bundle of love in my bed was on level expert with cuddling. Studies have found that pet owners are generally happier, less lonely and have a higher self esteem

I finally found the perfect way to spend winter afternoons. Studying my favourite topic, drinking tea with Beethoven keeping me company. . . . #share2steem #psychologystudent #psychology #teamsouthafrica

Another brilliant stack of books arrived. This time Sigmund Freud, Oliver Sacks and @neildegrassetyson will be keeping sleepless and captivated. Astronomy is evil... once you start exploring it, you never

I got happiness delivered to my door. “There are always flowers for those who want to see them” - Matisse. . . #flowers #friendshipgoals #share2steem #photography #friendslove #flowerstagram #flowers🌸

Best delivery this year. I bought myself some brilliance. “The Denial of Death” is one of the 20th century’s greatest works. Becker seeks to understand the basis of human existence. A fantastic exploration

No “Photos”? I’m all about the anarchy. . . . #distractions #distractingmyself #share2steem #teamsouthafrica #blog #boots #parkinglot #parkinggarage #roadtorecovery #igerspretoria #pretoria #pretoriaeast

Change is inevitable, growth is optional. My favourite colour is Autumn, it has its own filter. Every leaf is a flower, the season when life starts all over again. Take time to watch the leaves turn. .

My head doesn’t feel heavy with this crown, at all. Despite being an absolute astronomy, mentalism, Star Trek and psychology nerd, I adore a good crown and tiara. In fact, I think wearing a crown once

The “Have strength for next week & be a warrior” cupcake. “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius. . . . #share2steem #blog

Video - Click on the Image to Play It’s the start of colder nights, which brings with it long chats by the fire, oxtail and gluhwein. Here’s an easy gluhwein recipe: 1 bottle of red wine 1 lemon 2 sticks

Our galaxy arrived in post today. Did you know, there’s a bar in space! Far beyond our atmosphere, there’s a gas cloud made from alcohol about 1,000 times the diameter of our entire solar system. There’s

“And all of once, summer collapsed into fall.” - Oscar Wilde Relish the autumn colours while you can. Scientists think that the rich reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn may be one of the many casualties

It’s International Women’s History Month. I couldn’t take a picture of my brain so I had to make due with another magnificent female attribute. In the spirit of the month, did you know, the two highest

South African Heritage Day was spent riding bikes and flying drones. And now I’m hooked on two wheels. The first Honda motorcycle was built in 1949, as Japan struggled to rebuild after the World War, and

Nothing says professional psychologist like a boxing skull pen and a kitsch flamingo. I’ve been a student of psychology since the start of the year. Here of some psychology facts which have nothing to