Principles for structured cognitive tasks
Long-form articles on the three levers of self-regulation — cortex, limbic system, and the link between them — with references to original research.
Three levers: cortex, limbic system, and the link between them
When self-control "breaks" mid-task, it is almost never a matter of character — it is a matter of three different neurobiological systems. Each can be trained, but differently.
Light cognitive tasks: training without the feeling of "work"
Spot-the-difference, sudoku, crosswords, mazes, recognition puzzles, matching, word games, comparison and classification tasks — short exercises that train the brain without feeling like work.
Early markers of cognitive decline: how to notice without panic
Most people notice that «something is off» only once the deficit is pronounced, while early signs feel like «just being tired» or «just age». In fact, each cognitive function has recognizable everyday markers of decline, and learning to see them is a useful skill — for yourself, for loved ones, and for clients.