I once watched my grandmother solve the daily crossword puzzle every morning for fifteen years. Rain or shine, good health or bad, she tackled those black and white squares with a scholar’s dedication. “Keeps the mind sharp,” she’d say with absolute certainty, tapping her temple with an index finger bent from arthritis. None of us… Läs mer om "How to sharpen your memory
The happiness tracking app promised to change my life. Three months later, I had beautiful graphs showing my happiness peaks and valleys. What the app didn’t warn me about, however, was what psychologists call “meta-awareness”, the act of observing one’s own emotions. My spontaneous joy was measured and analysed. I had plenty of data about… Läs mer om "Don’t track your happiness
Around 1 PM to 4 PM, most people hit a wall. Focus wavers. Mistakes multiply. Productivity plummets. The standard response? More caffeine. Another energy drink. Push through it. Stay busy. We’ve built a culture that praises constant activity and views rest as weakness. That coffee might keep you awake, but it won’t make you smarter… Läs mer om "The Science of Power Napping
Remember that coffee shop loyalty card? The one that gives you a rush of satisfaction with each punch? What if you could apply that same feeling to hitting your personal goals? What is a motivational punch card? A motivation punch card is a small physical card you create to track progress toward specific goals. Each… Läs mer om "Make Your Motivational Punch Card
About the author Gurwinder Bhogal is a popular writer and thinker who shares his ideas through X.com (formerly Twitter) under the handle @g_s_bhogal. His sharp observations about human psychology, cognitive biases, and personal growth have built a strong following. Bhogal often writes about mental models, decision-making, and how people can improve their thinking. The meaning… Läs mer om "Regret is a sign of progress
About the author John P. Weiss is a storyteller whose life took many turns before he found his true calling. A former police chief with over 26 years in law enforcement, Weiss traded his badge for brushes and pens to become a full-time artist and writer. His background combines the structure and discipline of law… Läs mer om "You’re really a couch potato
Your mind races with thoughts about unpaid bills, work deadlines, family issues, and health concerns. These worries steal your focus, drain your energy, and leave you exhausted. Sound familiar? You need to schedule your worry windows in your calendar. A worry window is 10-15 minutes each day when you give yourself full permission to worry… Läs mer om "The worry window
About the author Simon Sinek built his career as a leadership expert, motivational speaker and author. His career took off following his famous TED Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” which became one of the most viewed TED talks of all time with millions of views. Sinek wrote multiple bestselling books including Start With Why,… Läs mer om "What we really need is a section called Help Others
Who calls without texting first? What emergency prompted this? My mind raced through worst-case scenarios as I answered with a tentative “Hello?” To my surprise, my old friend Jake, simply wanted to hear how I was doing. That spontaneous five-minute call left me strangely energized. I realized how rare voice connection had become in my… Läs mer om "The 8-minute phone call
About the author Tony Robbins rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world’s top life coaches and motivational speakers. Born in 1960 in North Hollywood, California, Robbins grew up in a financially unstable household. His mother married multiple times, which led to a tumultuous childhood. At just 17, Robbins left home and began… Läs mer om "Motivated by the desire to avoid pain
