Reading Time: 2 minutes Making gratitude a daily habit can help to retrain our minds and help us to be grateful for even the smallest things in life. It can help to refocus on the things that we have, not on what may be lacking in our lives. And of course, spreading your gratitude and positivity will have a […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes In order to wake up earlier (and not hate it), you need better sleep. That means sleeping earlier in addition to eliminating stress and creating a suitable environment for your body to fall asleep. While it’s inevitable to wake up with grogginess, a well-defined morning plan and simple actions can help you become more alert.
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Reading Time: 3 minutes In the mini-article, Habits explained part 4: Routine/Response we discussed how to structure routines/responses. We repeat what is immediately awarded and we avoid what is immediately punished, this is why the last step in the habit loop is the reward. In this short article, we discuss how to make use of the reward mechanism for your
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Reading Time: 2 minutes In the mini-article, Habits explained part 3: Craving we discussed how cravings work. Craving triggers a response/routine, which is a habit’s active part. In this short article, we discuss how to structure routines so that it is likely to be successful with a new or changed habit. This series explains habits and how to detect, change
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Master your Morning: Master your morning with these five tips and you will soon be jumping out of bed ready to kick-start your day… Start with exercise or movement: Just 5-10 minutes of exercise in your morning routine will boost you for the rest of the day. Whether that be some gentle yoga or a
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Reading Time: 2 minutes In the mini article, Habits explained part 2: The cue I wrote about the so-called cue. Let’s now focus on the second step, which is the actual motivator to execute a habit – craving. This series focuses on explaining habits and how to detect, change or create new and better habits. To understand cravings we need to
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Reading Time: 3 minutes In the mini article Habits explained part 1: The habit loop I explained the habit loop and its steps. Let’s now focus on the first step – the cue. This series focuses on explaining habits and how to detect, change or create new and better habits. The trigger for any habit is called a cue.
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Reading Time: < 1 minute In the mini article The most important skill that no one teaches you! I explained why habits are crucial to your life. This series focuses on explaining habits and how to detect, change or create new and better habits. Habits follow a clear pattern, namely the so-called habit loop. The trigger of a habit is
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The human body is a very efficient construct. It always tries to optimize the levels of energy we expend and adapt. It always adapts to the environment and stresses we put it in. When we look at the human mind it should not surprise us that we find similar mechanisms. According to several studies, more than
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Reading Time: 8 minutes Depression is something that can affect anyone. Once, someone spirals downwards it is extremely difficult to get out of this. While I was researching causes and especially also actions that can be taken to mitigate or negate the effects of depression I found this presentation from Dr. Michael Yapko. It resonated with me strongly and contains extremely
