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
Don't just rely on brute-force willpower to do what you need to do. Learn how willpower really works and start using smart strategies today.| 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
The most important skill you can develop is the ability to make good choices. To do that, you must first embrace the power of choice.| Becoming Better
Table of Contents hide So what is mindfulness? Presence Curiosity Acceptance Non-Attachment The Deeper Benefits of Mindfulness as a Whole Cultivating Mindfulness Today, I’m tackling a big topic: mindfulness. But wait! Before you run away, let me convince you that it’s worth reading and quash a bit of your skepticism. Perhaps for you, the very… Read More »What is “Mindfulness” and Why Should You Care?| Becoming Better
Two years ago, as a personal experiment, I printed a calendar: one page with three months on it. This was to be my “calendar chain” for meditation. And since September 4th, 2015, I have missed just seven days of meditation, and I have spent over 10,000 minutes meditating.* The weird thing is, I thought the… Read More »Calendar Chain| Becoming Better
In my original willpower article, I described how certain willpower-using behaviors provide a return on investment greater than the initial input. In other words, there are things you can do that cost willpower but which give you back more willpower than you put in. Today, I want to dig deeper into that topic and explain… Read More »Willpower Virtuous Cycles| Becoming Better