We often think of reading as a single activity, yet reading a text message, a novel, or a scientific paper can demand very different things from your brain.

In this episode of Decoding the Mind, I explore what happens when reading becomes challenging, from processing complex language to building mental models, connecting new information with what you already know, and even trying to understand the minds of fictional characters.

But is harder reading actually better for your brain? Or is there a more important question we should be asking?

This episode of Decoding the Mind explores how measuring progress often relies on outcomes, such as grades or achievements, while highlighting the limitations of this approach. It also emphasizes self-efficacy as a crucial aspect of true progress. It covers the importance of small accomplishments in building self-efficacy and how progress might manifest subtly, shaping our future responses to challenges

What is intuition, and can we trust it? In this episode of Decoding The Mind, I explore intuition and implicit learning, examining how our gut feelings can sometimes lead us astray. We'll explore memory, prediction, decision-making, and how our bodies relay information to the brain. As we learn more about the mechanisms behind intuition, it remains somewhat mysterious. However, I provide an overview of what we currently understand about this fascinating phenomenon.

And if you're interested in learning more about intuition, My Inner Journey, a psychology-based journal created over two years, is available now: ⁠https://bit.ly/4qJD4pR