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Most people don’t have precognitive dreams. They may reel off an accurate prediction now and then, but that’s more of a question of getting lucky. It’s not useful if it’s not consistent. That doesn’t mean one can’t put two situations together and determine a likely result. That’s not the same thing as being able to…
Sometimes dreams don’t have a discernable story or scene. They’re too disorganized or minimalistic to put into words. When this happens, the SOM format doesn’t work. How are you going to make or tell a story if there’s no story? Try this alternate dream journal method. What to do When this happens, simply make a…
Did you break your diet? It can be hard to keep a diet, especially when foods that tempt you to break it surround you. You’ve got to have some wins sometime. If you don’t, you can start to feel like a loser, like being at the weight you want to be at is impossible. If…
Sometimes you’ll draw a blank when you wake up and try remembering what you were dreaming about. Maybe you were woken suddenly and the memory of the dream shatters. Maybe the details were simply dim. Whatever the reason, you know you were dreaming and you’re coming blank. You might only be left with a memory…
Reishi mushrooms are not your average fungi. The bioactive components found in reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) have been shown and suspected, among other things, to have a soothing effect on the nervous system. One such compound is triterpene, which can ease anxiety. While not familiar to many Americans, reishis have long been used for general…
For centuries, gotu kola has been a superstar in traditional medicine. It’s like an herbal superhero, swooping in to save the day with mental clarity and memory improvement powers. And if it were an herbal superhero, it would have more powers than just greater mental clarity and memory improvement. It’s also noted to be good…
Hops have been rocking the beer scene for centuries with flavor-packed goodness. Did you know they also possess some hidden talents in the realm of relaxation and shut-eye? The little green cones are more than just a pretty face in your pint glass. They contain natural compounds that can work wonders for relaxation and sleep.…
Want a picture? Type a few guidelines in a field. An artificial intelligence (AI) can draw it for you. How about a story? Same thing. Put in a few guidelines. AI will tell you one. Many times, AI output is pretty good, useful even. Just how lazy artificial intelligence makes people remains to be seen.…
Looking for the strongest natural sleep aid? In this post, we’ll explore the most effective natural remedies. Many people turn to natural alternatives when they have difficulty sleeping. These remedies offer a gentle approach and often come with other benefits. From calming herbal teas to relaxing essential oils, there are options that may provide the…
Almost every job in every industry seems to come with requirements to complete training in an LMS at least every year. They’re not often considered to be an employee benefit. They are. Many LMSes offer a free sleep course. LMSes—which are “Learning Management Systems—are cloud-based software packages focused on employee training. They can cover a…