I've written fairly extensively about learning on this site. Learning is something so essential and foundational to our success in society yet the majority of us were never really given the skills or habits to learn effectively. Instead of being taught ideas like active recall, … [Read more...] about Best and Worst Study Habits: An Infographic
How to Get Started With Meditation
So you've heard about all the wonderful benefits of meditation but you don't know how to get started? I found this wonderful infographic that teaches you how to get started with meditation. If you are on the fence about the practice, you should give it a try for a couple … [Read more...] about How to Get Started With Meditation
4 Must-know Facts About Meditation: An Infographic
A few articles have been written before on this site about the various benefits of meditation. Meditation is no longer new-age, it has gone (almost) mainstream. That is because the advancement of fMRI machines has unleashed a lot of studies that have confirmed its purported … [Read more...] about 4 Must-know Facts About Meditation: An Infographic
Mental Toughness is a Habit and a Skill
I used to think that mental toughness is an innate ability, or something that is forged entirely through childhood. But I found out that it is not the case. Rather, mental toughness is a skill. Just like any other skill, it can be learned. And to become competent at any … [Read more...] about Mental Toughness is a Habit and a Skill
Motivation is Overrated and Relying on It is a Bad Thing
Motivation is a very fickle construct. One day you feel on top of the world and able to accomplish anything. Other dayys all you want to do is lay in your bed and cover up. Although motivation is great and absolutely necessary if you want to accomplish anything worthwhile, the … [Read more...] about Motivation is Overrated and Relying on It is a Bad Thing