English is often cited as one of the hardest languages to learn, and one reason for that is its long list of tricky spelling rules. English spellings are full of contradictions and exceptions, so it can be difficult to apply logic when writing or typing a word you’re unfamiliar with. …

Do you ever have a hard time finishing tasks on time? The motivation — and potentially a caffeinated beverage — is there, but despite your best efforts, you just can’t get yourself to focus. We often feel an urge to keep up with all the information around us, which makes…

Do you ever wish there were more hours in a day? Though there can’t actually be more hours, you can learn to get more out of them. The first step is understanding that the passage of time is all about perception. Depending on what you’re focused on and the familiarity…

If you’re prone to putting tasks off for tomorrow when you could really do them today, then you might be a bit of a procrastinator. But don’t feel bad: Your brain is actually wired to easily give in to distractions that provide instant gratification. And now that you know this…

Do you ever get stuck in the middle of telling a story, overexplaining yourself and drifting in and out of your main points? What we say reflects who we are, so it’s important to develop strong, effective, and concise communication skills. While overcommunicating might feel more thorough, it could actually…

At Elevate Labs, we believe that mental wellness is for everyone — regardless of age, race, gender, nationality, or socioeconomic status. To this end, we have decided to provide a free year of Balance, our personalized meditation app, to anyone who signs up during 2021. We made this decision for…

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This tiny punctuation mark can hugely impact the meaning of a sentence. To help you understand the power of a comma, let’s start with a quick quiz: “Taylor sent wedding invitations to her parents, the king and the queen.” Quiz question: How many people did Taylor invite to her wedding? …

Your mind is wired to wander, but you can improve your focus with practice. — Did you know that people have around 50,000 separate thoughts each day? That’s some 35 thoughts per minute, or about one new thought every two seconds. Moreover, most people have just an eight-second attention span before getting distracted. …