How to Strengthen Your Willpower by Embracing Micro-Sucks

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Do you wish you were more strong-minded and tenacious? What are micro-sucks, and how can they help? Building mental toughness and willpower requires dedicated effort, but the payoffs make it worthwhile. On the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman explored research-backed techniques that help you wire your brain for grit by embracing productive discomfort (“micro-sucks”). Read more to learn how to strengthen your willpower over time by leaning into small daily challenges.

How to Maintain Motivation: Insights From Andrew Huberman

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When have you felt truly motivated? How do you renew your motivation when it starts to wane? According to Andrew Huberman, motivation can be sustained over time if you reward yourself in moderation. This helps you increasingly build the capacity to push through future challenges. He shared his advice for long-term motivation on an episode of the Huberman Lab podcast. Keep reading to learn how to maintain motivation for the long haul.

How to Navigate Personal Development and Relationships

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What’s the connection between personal development and relationships? Why is identity important for a strong marriage? On the Lex Fridman Podcast, James Sexton emphasizes the importance of personal growth and maintaining wellness for a prosperous life and relationships. He also acknowledges that divorce is a good time for reevaluating life and pursuing self-growth. Continue reading for more on identity, self-development, and financial management in relationships.

4 Tips to Improve Mental Health (Andrew Huberman & Paul Conti)

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What are tips to improve mental health? What kind of impact does social media have on your well-being? On the Huberman Lab, mental health is a grave topic of importance. With guest Paul Conti, Andrew Huberman dives into the problems with mental health treatments, technology’s impact on mental health, and more. Read more for Dr. Conti and Dr. Huberman’s advice on improving mental health, even when treatments may feel unhelpful.

Andrew Huberman’s Mental Health Tips to Improve Well-Being

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Do you feel like your mental health could be better? What are Andrew Huberman’s mental health tools? In an episode of the Huberman Lab, Paul Conti and Andrew Huberman present strategies and applications designed to sustain mental health. They consider both conscious and unconscious aspects when recommending these strategies. Keep reading for tips to improve mental health and start living the life you deserve.

Andy Stanley’s Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets: Book Overview

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Why do we make bad decisions, and how can we make better ones? What does Andy Stanley’s Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets teach about decision-making? Andy Stanley, Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets author and pastor, says we make bad decisions because we lie to ourselves. Then, he explains how questioning your biases can help you stop lying to yourself and make better decisions. Continue reading to learn how to make choices you won’t regret.

How to Embark on Your Self-Healing Journey the Right Way

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Are you ready to embark on a self-healing journey? What kind of therapy will help you overcome psychological distress? On The Mel Robbins Podcast, Robbins and Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis break down different therapeutic practices such as mindful breathing to cultivate self-compassion and clarity. They also recommend disassociating relentless activity from self-worth to maintain a connection to one’s true identity. Start your self-healing journey with Robbins and Dr. Bryant-Davis’s advice.

Self-Care Practices for Mental Health—The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Do you know of any self-care practices for mental health? How can you distance yourself from toxic work dynamics? Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis and Mel Robbins challenge the misconception that self-care equates to selfishness. On The Mel Robbins Podcast, Bryant-Davis says taking care of oneself is essential, regardless of conviction. Continue reading for some self-care practices that you can use every day, whether at home or work.