The Surprising Power of the 20 Second Rule
The 20 Second Rule is a powerful habit-hack that will make it far easier to do what's best for you without needing extra willpower.| Becoming Better
The 20 Second Rule is a powerful habit-hack that will make it far easier to do what's best for you without needing extra willpower.| Becoming Better
Contents hide Intelligence, Productivity, and Creativity “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” ―David Allen A Toolkit of Reminders Modeling Habits Perhaps the most common error in strategy students commit is relying on memory rather than relying on reminders. Students aren’t the only ones making this mistake, of course. Adults also rely too Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Who am I? Feedback Loop Consistency Just Start “Start before you feel ready.” 6 –James Clear Behavioral Change and Personal Growth “Fake it till you become it.” 2 –Amy Cuddy Feeling Capable Risks Limitations Chosen Identity Image Credits Humans aren’t all that hard to understand. We smile when we’re happy. We act confident Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Table of Contents hide Objections Self-Care is Self-Love My Routine Out of Airplane Mode The Choice Every morning, I get up way earlier than I need to and practice a self-care routine. I’m going to describe each piece of my morning routine and explain why I do it, but there are some things you should… Read More »Self-Care Morning Routine: The Real Breakfast of Champions| Becoming Better
Table of Contents hide 1. Pick One 2. Start Small 3. Go All In 4. Make a Clear Plan of Action 5. Use Reminders 6. Track Your Effort 7. Only Tell Others Strategically 8. Envision a Better Future 9. Use a Coach Happy New Year! The holiday parties are over, the cookies have been eaten,… Read More »9 Ways to Actually Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution| Becoming Better
Table of Contents hide Focus on your breath. Now you try. Struggling is the whole point. Mental Training Gentleness Tips for Beginners Patience Meditation is a collection of paradoxes. It is simultaneously the simplest thing to do and the hardest thing to do. It involves sitting and doing nothing, but it requires great effort. It… Read More »Meditation Made Simple| Becoming Better
I often think about self-development, chores, and saving money in terms of doing my “future self” a favor. My future self is me, after all. Procrastinating might feel right for my present self, but my future self will regret it; I will regret it. This calculation has been working pretty well. In fact, the payoffs… Read More »Your Future Selves| Becoming Better
Contents hide Getting your Brain in Shape Atrophy Step into the Arena Exhaustion Rethinking Stress The Willpower Muscle Works Cited Image Credit Neuroscience and psychology can be overwhelming topics. What are synapses? How do neurotransmitters work? What are self-fulfilling prophecies? While the goal of this blog is to make this sort of information accessible, there’s Read More| Northwest Educational Services
What I want most for you is freedom. I don’t mean freedom from oppression and persecution, although political freedom is normally a prerequisite for the sort of freedom I’m speaking of. What I want for you is the freedom to choose the life you want: the freedom to design your own life, the freedom to… Read More »How to Achieve Real Personal Freedom| Becoming Better
Contents hide What is executive function? Where is executive function in the brain? So what’s the parent’s role in developing the child’s executive function? Modeling “You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.” –Oliver Goldsmith Grow Those Muscles More to Come In the world of academics, “executive function” is, to Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Exercise Sleep Food Stress Learning Psychological Well-Being Brain Health at a Glance: Do’s and Don’ts Works Cited Image Credits Disclaimer: This is educational advice, not health advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet and exercise habits. It is not mental health advice. If you think you may be Read More| Northwest Educational Services
The science of human nature has many important applications to learning, teaching, and parenting. Here's an easy introduction.| Northwest Educational Services
Contents hide Truth? Placebo Power Interpersonal Behavior The Power of Expectations “Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he could be, and he will become what he should be.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Personal Expectations “We will act consistently with our views of who we truly Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Realistic optimism is a powerful mindset that will make you more successful and more resilient. Learn how today.| Becoming Better
