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K-Pop & Your Brain
I combine a love for K-Pop with how to nurture your well-being. Ideas and inspiration for K-Pop lovers with some bonus insights about mental and emotional health.
K-Pop Producer: Make the Music to Make Your Brain Sing!
Once when I was little my mom took me to visit to a recording studio. (We were doing a staycation and looking for new experiences in our...
Feb 2, 2024
## The Melodies of Motivation: Exploring K-Pop's Psychological Influence
Let's delve into the potential psychological effects of K-Pop on cognition and well-being. Music and the Mind: Neural Rewards: The...
The Neuroscience of Love and Kpop: Why do we fall in love with our idols?
We all love beautiful things. But why? I know I love my biases. I know a photocard, poster or video of LeeKnow and JungKook will make me...
K-Pop Calling: Finding Your Tribe & Building Your Club at School!
Want to expand your circle? Connect with your future K-Pop besties through common interests. Your secret weapon for finding your tribe...
Body Image: Love Yourself!
It's refreshing to see more K-pop idols speaking out about their experiences with body image. From Red Velvet's Wendy discussing the...
Belonging & Identity: Anti-Racism through Global Exchange
One of the things I really love about being into K-pop is being part of something that’s a cultural phenomenon, with profound impact on...
Lighten Up: Craft Lightsticks for brain health
Studies in Neuroaesthetics, the science of how our brains process beauty, show that crafting offers amazing benefits: Stress Reduction:...
Some of the best K-Pop Mental Health Awareness Campaigns
Behind the glitz of K-pop are actual living breathing humans. Just people. Real people working as hard as they can to be amazing and...
Good for the soul: Traveling to Seoul (& Busan) for the Stan Pilgrimage
Travel is a privilege and while I know it's hard to swing a major trip, any sort of adventure can be sooooo good for you! Exploring new...
Crafting is Good for the Brain: K-Pop Trading Card Sleeves How-to
My photocards are my gold, my happiness, my treasure! I rely on sleeves for keeping them safe. But there is something personal and...
Anxiety Anthem: K-Pop Beats to Calm Your Inner Storm
We know that feeling: the turning stomach, the racing thoughts, the ever-present worry that seems to follow you around like a bad song....
K-Pop Producer: Make the Music to Make Your Brain Sing!
Once when I was little my mom took me to visit to a recording studio. (We were doing a staycation and looking for new experiences in our...
K-Pop Sanctuary: Room Decor for Mood & Productivity
Did you know that Interior design can actually significantly impact your mood and productivity? Yup here's how: Color Psychology:...
Tuning In: How Music Affects Your Mood (and Maybe Helps You Ace That Math Test)
Ever noticed how a certain song can instantly lift your spirits, while another makes you want to crawl under the covers? Turns out, it's...
Unbox Your Creativity: How K-Pop Trade & Crafting Hacks Your Mood
Ever feel like your stress needs a photocard trade-off? You're not alone! The world of K-Pop packaging and crafting isn't just about...
Why I love Brain.fm: A Science-Backed Soundtrack to My Day
As someone who's constantly learning and pushing my mental limits, I'm always on the lookout for tools and techniques to optimize my...
Craft with Care: Unwrapping Your K-Pop "Packaging Therapy" Essentials
Remember the feeling of receiving a beautifully crafted K-Pop trade package? The anticipation as you peel back the layers, the excitement...
K-Pop Party: Cheers to Friends and Fun
Gear up for an epic shindig that celebrates your love for all things Korean music with this ultimate guide to throwing a K-Pop bash your...
Dance Party for Your Feels: How Busting a Move Can Boost Your Mood
Ever feel like the world's got you down and the only cure is a good shake-out? Turns out, you're onto something! Dancing isn't just about...
K-Pop and the Mindset App: Making self care easy and accessible
The Mindset app is a free app that offers self-care tools along with storytelling. It offers daily check-ins to track your emotional...
Room Remix: How Your Room Design Can Hack Your Mood
K-Pop Haven: Your Mood-Boosting Sanctuary Powered by Science Picture this: you step into your room after a long day, not to the usual...
K-Pop and Culture Adventure in Seoul: A Customized Itinerary
Based on my own itinerary, I've crafted a personalized schedule highlighting some of what I loved while in Korea: Day 1: Arrival &...
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