In many ways, motivation is the holy grail. If we always wanted to do the right things, life would be easier, simpler, and more productive. But most motivation techniques fail … The Protection Principle: A Motivation Technique That (Always) Works R...
Anchoring in psychology is a phenomenon of relativity. It’s described as a cognitive bias in which people place (often undue) emphasis on the first piece of information they see. This … Master Anchoring Psychology to Feel Better, Make Smarter Decis...
“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” — Gimli from the Lord of the Rings It’s not if, but when you will be tasked with getting through … Two Ideas for Getting Through Hard Times Read More » The post Two Ideas for Getting Throu...
People see habits as behaviors primarily. But we also have habitual ways of thinking, and habitual ways of responding to situations and feelings. Here are three simple habits—one of each … Three Simple Habits That Make a Big Difference Read More »...
Happiness is an interesting topic, because it’s a fleeting feeling more than a constant one. But there are underlying habitual processes that “generate” happiness or discontent. So as for how … How to Be Happier (It’s Easy) Read More » The post How...
The next meal I eat will be one of the best meals I’ve ever had. My grandfather had colon cancer. My father had colon cancer. Thankfully, they both recovered with … Why Chasing Happiness Is Futile Read More » The post Why Chasing Happiness Is Futi...
Inflation is crazy right now, but there are ways to fight it. This is not an advertisement for anything. I just want to give you valuable information. I have purchased … A Safe Way to Fight Inflation Read More » The post A Safe Way to Fight Inflati...
In 1889, Victor Heiser was in his family’s barn, because that’s where 16-year-old boys hung out back then. Victor was probably in the middle of milking a goat when he … How a 16-Year-Old Boy Saved Millions of Lives Read More » The post How a 16-Yea...
There are two types of people in the world. One type believes that motivation is an essential or even required part of taking action. The other type believes that action … Don’t Wait for Motivation Read More » The post Don’t Wait for Motivation app...
This is a controversial way to approach bad habits. And I certainly don’t recommend it for serious addictions. Try this at your own risk! Last year, I experienced something that … Weird Theory: Plan Bad Habits to Control Them Read More » The post W...