Table of Contents hide Three Choices Daily Pushing Myself New Habits Psychological Fitness Conclusions About a year ago, I was on vacation in Hawaii with my family. While walking to the beach, I passed a lifeguard who was organizing some gear outside of the lifeguard shack. He was shirtless and in extremely good shape. Moments… Read More »1000 Little Choices| Becoming Better
Flow is the peak human experience. It's when we're at our best, and it's how we become better. Here's how you get into the flow state.| Becoming Better
Learn how to use acute stress to your advantage, how to recover from chronic stress, and other stress-management techniques that really work.| Becoming Better
Deep work is an essential skill for success in the modern world. Read this comprehensive guide on how to get better at deep work.| Becoming Better
Contents hide Exercise Use A Growth Mindset, Literally Works Cited Image Credits Disclaimer: This is brain-improvement advice, not health advice. None of this advice is a substitute for professional help. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet or exercise habits, and before taking any supplements. For most of the 20th century Read More| Northwest Educational Services
Your brain is like a bunch of clay. You can shape it and mold it through deliberate effort. You can do this because of neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to rewire in response to learning new ideas and engaging in new activities. Any change in your knowledge, abilities, or behavior produces physical changes in the… Read More »The Clay Never Dries| Becoming Better
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
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
Loving-kindness meditation is a practice that anyone can use to become happier and more compassionate. Learn how here.| Becoming Better
You can get more done, stick with good habits, and become extraordinary using the simple technique of effort-tracking. Learn how here.| 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
True confidence comes from self-efficacy: your belief in your ability to handle life's challenges. It can't be faked, but it can be learned.| Becoming Better
When life gets tough, see it as an opportunity to get tougher. Don't run away from struggle. Embrace it because struggle makes you stronger.| 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