Nicole Bayes-Fleming

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Nicole Bayes-Fleming

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.

Articles by Nicole Bayes-Fleming

Spark Joy By Getting Rid of Bad Money Habits
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

Three Mind Tricks That Keep You Addicted to Your Phone
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

How to Be Grateful for Your Morning Cup of Coffee
Eating & Body Image

How to Be Grateful for Your Morning Cup of Coffee

Writer AJ Jacobs explores what happens once you decide to thank everyone responsible for your morning coffee. Read More

Defuse Anxiety By Asking Yourself This One Simple Question
Expert Interviews

Defuse Anxiety By Asking Yourself This One Simple Question

Byron Katie, author and founder of The Work, explains how a simple yes or no question can help you relieve stress. Read More

What Makes Someone a Narcissist?
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

How to Worry Less About Whether People Like You
Mindfulness For

How to Worry Less About Whether People Like You

This animation explains three ways you can focus less on what people think of you and more on fostering new relationships. Read More

Why Your Brain Panics Under Pressure
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

How Does Building Useless Things Spark Joy?
Creativity

How Does Building Useless Things Spark Joy?

Simone Giertz invents useless robots. In her Ted Talk, she shares three lessons on finding joy in failing on purpose. Read More

Six Signs of a Strong Friendship
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

Two Lessons on Emotional Growth
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

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