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The Habit Loop: The Concept That Explains How Habits Form

EE Edit@rs · March 20, 2015 · Leave a Comment

In Charles Duhigg's book, The Power of Habit, the idea of the habit loop was a quintessential part of the narrative.  The idea of the habit loop is that every habit is made up of three essential parts, the cue (or trigger), the routine, and the reward.  For me, the idea led to a … [Read more...] about The Habit Loop: The Concept That Explains How Habits Form

Filed Under: Personal Development, Productivity Tagged With: bad habits, endorphin, endorphins, habit loop, habits, routine

How to Be Mentally Tough Like a Navy Seal

EE Edit@rs · October 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Navy SEALS are known to be the most well-trained special force in the United States military.  Some go as far as to say that SEALS are the most well-trained special force in the world.  In order to become a SEAL, a candidate has to pass several developmental courses as well as … [Read more...] about How to Be Mentally Tough Like a Navy Seal

Filed Under: Emotion Management, Personal Development Tagged With: cortisol, endorphin, mental resiliency, mental toughness, navy seals, resiliency, stress

How Exercise Helps the Brain

EE Edit@rs · May 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

[wp-ad-camp_1] When speaking of exercise, most people imagine from the neck down. However, brain health plays an integral role in nearly everything we do – feeling, working, thinking, eating, and even sleeping. Fortunately, there are recent studies suggesting effective ways to … [Read more...] about How Exercise Helps the Brain

Filed Under: Brain Health and Functionality, The Best of Examined Existence Tagged With: alzheimer's disease, brain health, endorphin, endorphins, exercise, hippocampus

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