Noman Khan
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I’m passionate about writing unique tips and tricks and researching important topics like the existence of a creator. I explore profound questions to offer thoughtful insights and perspectives."
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What I Learned After Deleting Social Media for 30 Days
I didn’t plan to quit social media. Like most impulsive decisions, it started on a random Tuesday night. I was lying in bed, endlessly scrolling, switching between Instagram and Twitter like I was flipping TV channels that only played insecurity and outrage. I closed the apps, looked at the time, and realized I had lost nearly two hours doing absolutely nothing. I didn’t feel entertained. I felt drained. So I deleted them all.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Motivation
How Smiling (Even Fake) Can Trick Your Brain into Being Happier
You might think a smile needs to be genuine to matter. That unless it bubbles up from true joy, it’s just a hollow gesture. But science suggests something surprisingly powerful: even a fake smile—one you force onto your face—can actually trick your brain into feeling happier. It's not magic or wishful thinking; it's biology, and it starts with how your brain and body talk to each other.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Longevity
How Sleep Washes Your Brain Like a Car Wash Every Night
You slip under the covers, close your eyes, and drift into unconsciousness. On the outside, nothing seems to be happening—just another night of sleep. But inside your skull, something extraordinary is underway. Your brain is getting a deep clean, like a car rolling through a high-powered wash. It’s not just resting. It’s scrubbing, rinsing, and flushing out waste that could otherwise cloud your thoughts, affect your memory, and even contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s. Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s essential brain maintenance.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Longevity
Why You Talk to Yourself — And Why It’s Actually Smart
You catch yourself whispering under your breath—maybe rehearsing what to say in a meeting, reminding yourself to grab your keys, or scolding yourself for forgetting something (again). It might feel strange or even a little embarrassing, like you're doing something only kids or eccentrics do. But here's the truth: talking to yourself isn't weird. It's brilliant. In fact, it’s one of the most efficient tools your brain has for organizing thoughts, solving problems, and managing emotions. You’re not crazy—you’re clever.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in FYI
Why We Feel Nothing When Mosquitoes Bite Us (But Itches Later)
It’s a warm evening. You’re enjoying the outdoors, and everything feels perfectly normal—until a few hours later when an unbearable itch creeps up on your skin. You look down and see the familiar red bump: a mosquito bite. The strange part? You never felt the bite happen. It’s like the mosquito was never there. So why does something so small leave such a big, irritating aftermath—while making a silent entrance?
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in FYI
The 30-Second Secret to Finding Viral Social Media Topics (That No One Told You About)
It started with that all-too-familiar feeling: staring blankly at my phone, wondering what do I post today? The pressure was real. I needed to create something for Instagram, maybe even TikTok, but I had zero ideas.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Journal
The Last Coat Hanger
An odd thing to say about two professionals who’d spent nearly two decades working three floors apart, but that spot—wedged between the elevator and the corridor to Conference Room B—became theirs. A liminal space, never private, never public. There, Ruth would shrug off her heavy coat, and Nadine would always hand over a coffee. Like clockwork. Like ritual.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Motivation
The Death of Google: What Comes After Search?
For more than 20 years, Google has been our go-to tool for finding information online. Whether we needed to settle a debate, plan a trip, or learn something new, we "Googled it." It became second nature. But now, that habit is starting to fade. Instead of typing questions into a search bar, more people are asking AI tools — and getting faster, smarter answers.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Journal
AI Is Not Going to Take Your Job — But It Will Take Your Soul
Everyone’s freaking out about AI stealing jobs. I get it. Headlines are everywhere — "AI to replace X million workers," "Automation coming for white-collar roles." It’s loud, scary, and kind of addicting to worry about. But honestly? That’s not even the real problem. What’s actually coming is slower, quieter, and way more personal: AI isn’t just changing what we do for a living — it’s changing how we think, what we value, and who we are.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Education
Why You Sometimes Cry for No Reason—The Brain-Heart Connection Explained
There are moments when it just hits you. A random wave of sadness. Tears welling up with no warning. No big event. No tragedy. Just emotion, raw and overwhelming, rising out of nowhere. And you wonder, Why am I crying? What’s wrong with me? But what if nothing’s wrong at all? What if your tears are not a mental glitch but a message—from your heart to your brain?
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Psyche
The Shocking Truth: Your Gut Has a Brain—And It’s Controlling You
You’ve probably heard the phrase “trust your gut.” Maybe you even have—right before making a bold move or avoiding something that felt... off. But what if I told you that phrase is more than just a figure of speech? That deep inside you, your gut is actually thinking, feeling, and quietly steering your emotions and decisions—without asking for your permission.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Longevity
