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Archie Goodburn's inspiring story shows why sport really matters

Archie Goodburn's inspiring story shows why sport really matters

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

Why Your Fear of Public Speaking Is a Preparation Problem, Not a Personality Flaw

Chanakya Knew the Room Before He Entered ItChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a counsellor who speaks without knowing his audience, his material, and his moment will lose the argument before he opens his mouth. He was describing statecraft. He was also describing every presentation that has ever gone sideways…

Times Life · Jul 19

5 Public Speaking Habits That Build Confident Voice and Presence in Under 2 Weeks

Slow Down Your Speaking PaceChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a messenger's value lies not in the volume of words but in the weight each word carries. That principle applies to every presentation, interview, or public address you will ever give. When anxiety kicks in, the body speeds up, heart…

Times Life · Jul 19

Psychology says people who always want a different meal may be wired to seek novelty

Psychology says people who always want a different meal may be influenced by variety-seeking behavior, sensation seeking, openness to experience, habituation, reward sensitivity, and curiosity rather than a single personality type.

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Daily Word Search Game #061 (Jul 18, 2026)

Expand your vocabulary with today's Daily Word Search puzzle. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels and challenge yourself to find every hidden word in this fun and addictive word search game. New themed puzzles are added daily for word game and brain teaser fans alike. Entertainment

Bored Panda · Jul 18

Archie Goodburn: A medal at G2026 would be huge given everything I've been through

A medal at Glasgow 2026 would be huge given everything I've been through, says swimmer Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with brain cancer two…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18

How cutting the number of choices you make in a day could be good for your brain

It’s not always the case that more options is better

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Why Boredom Sparks Creativity and How to Stop Killing It With Constant Phone Scrolling

The Idle Brain Is Not a Wasted BrainNeuroscientists at the University of British Columbia identified a network of brain regions, collectively called the default mode network, that activates specifically when you stop focusing on an external task. This is the network that fires when you stare out a train window,…

Times Life · Jul 18

Psychology says people who think they can't dance may be held back by their minds, not their bodies

Dancing is a learned skill shaped by both the brain and the body. Many people who avoid dancing are not incapable, they simply haven't had enough positive experiences to build confidence.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Psychology says people who instantly crumple aluminum foil as soon as they touch it aren’t absent-minded, their brain may love sensory feedback

While the behavior may seem unusual, it is generally a harmless example of how people naturally interact with interesting objects.Rather than judging the habit as meaningful on its own, psychologists recommend viewing it as one small behavior shaped by attention, environment, and sensory experiences.

The Economic Times · Jul 17