Field Guide to the Flake. Train your brain to let go of habits – 10 methods for creating new neural pathways. When you understand how neural pathways are created in the brain, you get a front row seat for truly comprehending how to let go of habits.
Neural pathways are like superhighways of nerve calls that transmit messages. You travel over the superhighway many times, and the pathway becomes more and more solid. You may go to a specific food or cigarettes for comfort over and over, and that forms a brain pathway. The Truth Will Set You Free: Time Does Not Exist. Hans Meije | Wakingtimes | May 5th 2014 Why Time Does Not Exist When we ask ourselves why we think time exists, most of us would say: because we see everything changing, always.
And so it is: everything in and around us is constantly changing, from beginning until the end. The question however is: is the reason for this perpetual change to be found outside the changing subject (caused by a phenomena called time) or is all change coming from inside the changing subject itself? The Astonishing Power of Social Pressure. Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.
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Are You Addicted To Busyness? Always putting it off? Blame mum and dad! Scientists say procrastination is i... Scientists studied pairs of twins about how much they procrastinateQuestions included how often they put off jobs until ‘tomorrow’Researchers compared answers of identical twins with those of the non-identical twins By Fiona Macrae Published: 23:42 GMT, 7 April 2014 | Updated: 08:46 GMT, 8 April 2014 If you’d rather put off until tomorrow what could be done today, blame your parents.
Procrastination is in the genes, scientists say. The US researchers said: ‘Everyone procrastinates at least sometimes, but we wanted to explore why some people procrastinate more than others and why procrastinators seem more likely to make rash actions and act without thinking. Are Entrepreneurs' Brains Wired Differently? Many practitioners have long claimed that entrepreneurs think more creatively than the rest of us because they are “wired” differently.
Recently, academic researchers have begun to take this notion seriously. A research team of neuroscientists and business-school scholars from Italy and Switzerland recently used an fMRI to capture images of the brains of entrepreneurs and managers who undertook a task that involved searching for alternative approaches to solving a problem – something academics call “exploration.” The researchers found that when the entrepreneurs sought out novel courses of action, they were more likely than the managers to use the right side of the prefrontal cortex, which is associated with creativity.
The managers tended to use only the left side, which is related to logical thinking. Why did the entrepreneurs’ and managers’ brains approach the problem differently? Related: Focus on Opportunity, Not Income Inequality. 5 Steps Toward a Leap of Faith. Whether you’ve quit something of your own free will or been forcibly ejected, starting over always requires a leap of faith.
Revealed! The Subject of My Next Book. The Most Fascinating Subject Ever. Whenever I start a new book, I think, “This is the most interesting subject of all time.
It’s sad, I’ll never enjoy writing another book as much as I enjoy this one.” Every time, I’m convinced. And then I change my mind when I start the next book. But I really do believe this may be the most fascinating subject ever. It’s the subject of habits. It was my interest in happiness that led me to the subject of habits, and of course, the study of habits is really the study of happiness. The One Word That's Holding You Back. 8 Ancient Beliefs Now Backed By Modern Science. The Earth may not be flat nor is it the center of the universe, but that doesn't mean old-world intellectuals got everything wrong.
In fact, in recent years, modern science has validated a number of teachings and beliefs rooted in ancient wisdom that, up until now, had been trusted but unproven empirically. A full 55 pages of Arianna Huffington’s new book, Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder, are dedicated to these scientific breakthroughs that often confirm the power of ancient psychology and contemplative practices. On an intuitive level, we’ve known for centuries that these lifestyle practices can help us lead happy, healthy and balanced lives. But now, with the support of hard science, we can embrace these pieces of ancient wisdom and start really living them.
Here are eight ancient beliefs and practices that have been confirmed by modern science. Helping others can make you healthier. 8 Ways to Make Your Life More Fun. The Best Way to Change Your Habits? Use Your Environment. There’s just one way to radically change your behavior: radically change your environment.
—Dr. B.J. How to make yourself do something when you just don’t want to. 7 Tips to Help You Remember Names Better. There’s no easy way to admit this, but I am horrible with names. I shake hands with someone I’ve just met, the person says his or her name, and within 10 seconds I’ve forgotten the name. And since I’ve just started a new job, I am beyond frustrated with my memory problem. Grrrrr. As PR professionals, we all know the importance of building rapport and maintaining relationship with clients.
Cave-Man Approach to Stress-Management. Humans evolved the ability to worry and the ability to turn it off. We have been using the same few anxiety relievers for millennia because they come naturally. Put something in your mouth. Follw a leader. Distract your mind. Make Everyone You Meet Unforgettable. Have you ever been introduced to a bunch of different people in a room and left not remembering anyone’s name? If you’ve ever wished that name recall came instantly and automatically for you, then I’ve got good news for you. Names tend to be pretty abstract on the surface.