This post is a bit of a change of pace from my normal content. I usually write about the mental side of personal development but this post is about the physical health side.
After posting about my morning routine on Instagram Stories, I received dozens of messages asking what exact products I take and why. This post will explain that.
I believe personal development is about improving all aspects of your life, not just your mindset.
I'm kind of obsessed with how the human brain works. Lately, I’ve been particularly obsessed with how to make it work better — how to think better, how to learn better and how to maximize my overall cognitive potential.
Books like Brain Rules and audio courses like "Your Best Brain" have been a big help with this. I'm also a fan of brain-supporting foods, herbs, and supplements like walnuts, bacopa, and omega-3s.
One evening, I googled “how to increase neuronal activity” (just another one of my crazy Friday nights) and I came across this Scientific American article that talked about strategies for increasing one's cognitive potential.
You may have heard of the term confirmation bias. It is the tendency to search for, interpret, or recall information in a way that confirms your preexisting beliefs or theories.
Usually, when people talk about confirmation bias, it is in the context of pointing out someone's faulty logic or biased thinking.
It’s true that this cognitive quirk can cloud your reasoning, especially if you are trying to think in a strictly scientific way. However, what you may not realize is that it can also help you create better beliefs if you use it cleverly enough...
The closest thing we have to time travel is our memories. I wrote this list to relive some of the memories that brought me joy or impacted me in a positive way this past year.
I also wrote this list to document things I tend to forget. For example, I sometimes inadvertently drop certain habits that serve me well. Or, when I'm having a bad day, I have a tendency to forget recent events or experiences that once made me happy. This list will serve as a reminder for both.
Finally, I wrote this list to share more of my life with you. Personal development is much more than life advice or pithy wisdom. It’s about applying those concepts within the context of your life. Sometimes it’s just helpful to know there's someone out there you can relate to...
