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You know those habits that stick with us for years, that we just can't seem to change after countless attempts? We gave up, we got tired, we lost heart. And indeed, change is not easy. This happens because changing a habit is not just a rational decision. Often, we need motivation to start — and structure to sustain change over time. But then a very common misconception arises. We constantly hear that "motivation doesn't matter," that all it takes is determination, acting rat

The other day, while browsing Pinterest, I came across some artwork about the so-called "dopamine menu." I found the idea interesting: people looking for ways to stimulate dopamine in a healthier way, without relying exclusively on technology. The dopamine menu consists of a list of small, enjoyable tasks designed to help maintain energy, motivation, and focus throughout the day, without constantly resorting to artificial stimuli such as social media, short videos, or notif

Since my last article on overstimulation , "The Nighttime Habit That's Sabotaging Your Learning," I thought it would be important to continue this discussion. So, first, I want to show you how the reality we live in is shaping our brains, increasingly diminishing our ability to focus and learn. But before continuing here, I suggest you read the other post first, as it contains concepts that I won't delve into here. For example: have you ever found yourself watching a series

Constância: o que a neurociência explica sobre manter hábitos ao longo do tempo

I always enjoyed studying, but I had never found a tool that truly organized my ideas in a way that my brain appreciated . That only changed when I started studying Pedagogy—and, in a simple activity, I was introduced to mind maps . I confess: at first, I thought it was just a pretty design. But when I started using it… everything made sense. Mind maps aren't just for studying. They also work for: plan a trip to prepare classes or lectures organizing a project structuring

Dopamina: inimiga ou aliada? Aprenda 3 estratégias para transformar esse neurotransmissor em força nos estudos.