The human brain is a tricky thing. As we age, we prepare ourselves for the inevitable decline in our memory and overall cognitive function. This gradual shift is a normal, age-related change, says clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho. “But when we start to forget appointments constantly, repeat the same questions within a short period of time …
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Old habits can be hard to break, and new habits hard to make. But with these six basic steps, you can develop new, healthy behaviors that stick. Can You Retrain Your Brain? Mike wrote a list: Just 24 hours later, Mike munched celery sticks while reading his favorite classic novel. His legs were sore after …
The things that stop us from taking action are all-too-familiar: It’s easy to get into a mode of inaction, but building the Action Habit can be a lot more difficult. The reason is that the feedback loops in our lives are set up the wrong way: it’s easier to put things off than to act, …
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Ideally, go-getters set goals that are ambitious and then follow through. But obstacles almost always get in the way. Perhaps the biggest obstacle is one of our own making: We just don’t care all that much about achieving the goal. It sounds good at first, but loses its luster quickly. Many factors can stymie our progress. Lacking …
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A Never Zero commitment is uncompromising. You decide on the minimum acceptable version of your habit and commit to do it for a specific time period, no matter what. Never Zero is taking full responsibility and control of your life. You decide what you will do, who you will become, and close the door to excuses. Don’t try to …
On December 22, 2023, I stood on top of a peak I’d been eyeing for years — a brutal 3,300-foot climb over 3.5 miles. Exhausted, and hungry, but exhilarated, I felt like I’d conquered more than just the mountain. Why? Because a month earlier, I was lying on a gurney, while a surgeon cut into …
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If you have the answer to the age-old question to how to motivate yourself to achieve your goals, please share it. It seems effortless for some but nearly impossible for others. Maybe it is not an issue of motivation at all but one of action. Sometimes waiting for motivation (or inspiration) is a mistake. …
Success is something Robin Sharma has encountered a lot. Not purely his own – the leadership and personal growth mentor has authored bestsellers, including The 5am Club in 2018 and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari in 1997, selling over 25 million books in the process – but also with the billionaires, royalty, rock stars, sporting legends and CEOs who call …
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We all have those tasks that we don’t want to do. Whether it’s a chore, a work assignment, organizing your taxes, or something else entirely, these tasks can weigh heavily on your mind and sap your motivation. Worst of all they can steal your joy from the things you want to be doing as they drain …
What am I referring to when I say, “Feels like you’re not making progress?” Mostly goals. You have something that you’re working toward – maybe it’s a health & fitness goal or a college degree or starting a business or buying your first home. Anything like that. You feel like you are showing up, being …
