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What are the ways exercise and the brain work together? Does the brain function better thanks to exercise? In his book Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina theorizes that exercise and the brain go hand-in-hand when striving to achieve greater health. Knowing how the brain benefits from exercise can help build a stronger mind and body to improve cognitive and physiological skills. Let’s look at why and how brains thrive from physical activity.
How do you use the gratitude log bullet journal? How often and what should you write? In his book The Bullet Journal Method, Ryder Carroll suggests two ways a bullet journal can help you cultivate gratitude. The first way is to celebrate when you complete a task, and the second is to keep a daily log of things you’re grateful for. Here’s how you can systematize your gratitude practice with a bullet journal.
Do you have the tendency to judge everything that’s happening? Do you even try to fight it? According to Deepak Chopra, each moment is what it should be, so we shouldn’t resist it. He believes that letting go of resistant thoughts and the need to control everything encourages inner silence and the flow of positive thought-energy. Read more to learn about Chopra’s view on how we should embrace the moment.
What is a samurai mindset? What are the key qualities of a samurai warrior? In his 1643 book The Book of Five Rings, Miyamoto Musashi says that you can’t become an expert swordsman if you don’t have the right mindset. He details important qualities that any aspiring samurai should cultivate such as honesty, perception, and purpose. Here’s how to cultivate a samurai mindset, according to Miyamoto Musashi.
Why is it important to grow self-awareness? How can you use your Bullet Journal to improve your self-awareness? In his book The Bullet Journal Method, Ryder Carroll discusses how Bullet Journaling can do more for you than just keeping track of your schedule and tasks. Carroll says that Bullet Journaling can also help you improve your self-awareness through reflection and taking notes. Here’s how to improve self-awareness, according to Ryder Carroll.
Do you struggle to keep distractions at bay? What can you do to limit distractions so you can focus for longer? It’s hard to resist distractions, but they take away from productivity. So, limiting distractions is essential for prolonged focus on a single task. Productivity expert Chris Bailey offers insights on where to start: identify what distractions you can and can’t control. Here are the details on the first step you should take when dealing with distractions.
Have you ever been “in the zone”? Is there a way to enter the performance state on demand? In his book, The Art of Learning, American chess player and tai chi champion Joshua Waitzkin explains how to get in the zone and activate peak performance states. The key, he says, is to use “triggers.” Think of this trigger as an on/off switch that instantly activates your competitive spirit. Here’s how to use triggers to enter the zone of high performance.
What is a bullet journal collection? What collections does Ryder Carroll suggest in his book The Bullet Journal Method? A bullet journal collection can be thought of as a customized section of the journal that’s used to focus on specific topics. Some bullet journal collection ideas would be brainstorming areas, lists, tracking progress, and more. Here are Ryder Carroll’s collection suggestions.
Do you have trouble letting go? How can Bullet Journaling (aka BuJo) help you let go of what you can’t control? Instead of immediately reacting to a situation, taking the time to step back and record your feelings in your Bullet Journal daily log can help you reflect. Then, if a situation needs to be acted upon, it can help you map out the next steps. If not, Bullet Journaling can help you let go of what you can’t control. Here’s how to use a Bullet Journal to come to terms with situations.
What is thought-energy? How might it help you feel connected and experience joy? According to Deepak Chopra, the thought-energy that lives within the spiritual realm gives birth to and lives within all matter in the universe: In other words, everything you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch is simply a reflection of all of the thoughts that live in this spiritual realm. This thought-energy connects everything, and this connection can help you live more joyfully. Read more to learn about Chopra’s idea.