Image Reference: Photo by Jessi Pena on Unsplash Written and narrated by Dr. Samantha Brooks. The 19th Century American writer and poet Thomas Bailey Aldrich once famously said, ‘The possession of unlimited power will make a despot of almost anyone. … Read More
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Will Power and Focus
Written and narrated by Dr. Samantha Brooks. We told ourselves at the start of January that we would give up smoking, eat more healthily, join a gym (and actually set foot on the treadmill!) and be a better person toward … Read More
The Neuroscience Of New Beginnings: Starting A New Chapter In Life
Heralding the start of a new year allows us to feel optimistic about fresh new beginnings, having reflected on the harsh lessons we all had to face last year. And perhaps the harshest lesson of all has been having to … Read More
Will Power Training | About CY-A
Written and narrated by Dr. Samantha Brooks. THE CURB YOUR ADDICTION (CY-A) APP In partnership with the Meaningful Paths app to support will power training. Curb Your Addiction (C-Ya for short) is a computer-based, 15-minute game that can be played … Read More
Compulsive Shopping
Written and narrated by Dr. Samantha Brooks. Impulsivity and compulsivity play a large role in neuropsychiatric research as they underpin many mental health disorders. Unfortunately, impulsive and compulsive thoughts and behaviours are also commonly observed throughout the festive period! Impulsivity is … Read More
Sirens | Will Power
Written and narrated by Dr. Samantha Brooks. Greek Sirens and willpower The Sirens were first described in Homer’s The Odyssey as half-women, half bird, with upper bodies of the most beautiful women with enchanting singing voices, and their lower bodies … Read More