Throughout my highschool career, how I start my mornings can honestly make or break my days, especially when my days are loaded with rigorous classes and long school hours. These are some of the different ways I like to start my morning to get my mind right. Remember, having the most optimal morning routine begins […]

The Psychology of Creativity: Theories That Explain Our Most Innovative Ideas Creativity is one of the most fascinating aspects of human cognition. It fuels innovation, drives artistic expression, and enables problem-solving in unique ways. But what exactly makes us creative? Psychologists have long studied creativity, proposing various theories to explain how it emerges and how

As a normal teen, I fall victim to the typical “doom scrolling” where I can spend hours of my time on TikTok. Not my proudest moment, but when I do scroll, I sometimes come across viral health trends creators are promoting that are pretty enticing to try. Sometimes the benefits they claim the product has

You Know What? Let Them! We’ve all been there—agonizing over why someone didn’t invite us, why they don’t support us, or why they act in ways we just don’t understand. We take it personally, we overthink, and we try to control outcomes. But what if the secret to peace is just… letting them? This is

🧠✨ Hi there! I’m Emily Ton, and I’m thrilled to welcome you to The Mind Lab Blog – a space where curiosity meets science, and complex ideas are made accessible to all. This blog is an extension of The MindLab Podcast, where I dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroscience, psychology, biology, and mental