6 Best Articles on Mind
The most useful articles on mind from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Mind Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on mind by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on mind—all under 10 minutes.
An ancient technique can improve your attention span
Modern conditions have overwhelmed our brain's attention system, but research shows 12 minutes of mindfulness training a day can help.
«Similarly, a negative mood can signal that something is wrong. That unease can propel you to solve the problem and lift the emotional pall.»
3 Mental Tricks To Fall Asleep When Your Mind Is Racing
If racing thoughts or worries are keeping you awake, try one of these three mental tricks to fall asleep, straight from sleep doctors.
«et into bed, leave your eyes open, and focus on staying awake, instead of falling asleep»
The Psychological Mind Tricks That Actually Work
These "mind tricks" are backed by actual science and research.
Theory of mind: What chess and drug dealers can teach you about manipulation
From grandmasters to drug dealers, people who make deft use of "theory of mind" can remain several steps ahead of their rivals.
«Every social interaction is a game of chess, trying to get inside someone’s head to navigate what they are thinking or what they will do.»
Your Mind Wanders Because Your Brain Whispers
Daydreaming activates the hippocampus, inducing electrical impulses that help us to encode memories.
«Daydreaming activates the hippocampus, inducing electrical impulses that help us to encode memories»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on mind.
Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds
New discoveries about the human mind show the limitations of reason.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Mind, including:
Ness Labs
The learning community for ambitious knowledge workers. Join us to think better, learn faster, and work happier: http://nesslabs.com/membership 🧠✨
Neuroscience News
Official Neuroscience News Twitter. Brain research news articles on neuroscience, psychology, AI, neurology, brain cancer, robotics, mental health & science.
Well+Good
Decoding & demystifying what it means to live a well life inside and out. Well+Good is your trusted advisor for navigating the ever-expanding world of wellness.
Big Think
Learn from the world’s biggest thinkers.
Quartz
Global news and insights for a new generation of business leaders. Sign up for Quartz Daily Brief 👉http://qz.com/emails/
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