Nicole Bayes-Fleming holds an MSc in Gender, Media and Culture from the London School of Economics, where she researched the relationship between social media, knowledge production, and feminist social justice movements. She has a bachelor's in journalism, and has formerly worked as a digital editor and freelance reporter with bylines in Mindful Magazine, the Globe and Mail, FLARE, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Magazine, and HalifaxToday.ca.
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Mindfulness For
Spark Joy By Getting Rid of Bad Money Habits 

Paying attention to the flow of goods and money creates a sense of freedom in our lives. Here is a three-step plan to break free from the need to constantly purchase stuff and take control of our spending habits. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • February 1, 2019
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Focus & Attention
Three Mind Tricks That Keep You Addicted to Your Phone 

Social media channels, app companies—they don’t want you to stop scrolling, so they’ve enlisted the top mind hacks from psychology to keep you craving for more. Here are three ways your mind is being tapped to linger longer and five tips for getting unhooked. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • January 25, 2019
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Focus & Attention
What Makes Someone a Narcissist? 

Narcissism is more than just an obsession with selfies and appearances. This Ted-Ed video explores narcissism in its various forms and it develops. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • January 4, 2019
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Focus & Attention
Why Your Brain Panics Under Pressure 

Do you ever feel like no matter how prepared you are, you always blank on the big day? This video from TedEd explains how short-term stress could be frying your memory. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • November 30, 2018
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Six Signs of a Strong Friendship 

Philosopher and author Alain de Botton explains how a good friend can enrich our lives, even when we’re at our lowest. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • November 16, 2018
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Magazine
Two Lessons on Emotional Growth 

This animation from School of Life describes the two types of emotional desires we seek, and how they have the power to determine the decisions we make. Read More 

  • Nicole Bayes-Fleming
  • November 9, 2018
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