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How hard is it to get over anxiety? What will get in your way if you seek treatment? Even if you fully buy into the goal of eliminating your anxiety, you might run into additional roadblocks. Dr. Judson Brewer’s book Unwinding Anxiety says that the two main roadblocks are overthinking and beating yourself up. Keep reading to learn why getting over anxiety isn’t as easy as many people think.
What are the best strategies to achieve seemingly impossible goals? How do elite performers achieve goals we thought were unattainable? Bestselling author Steven Kotler wrote The Art of Impossible after studying how elite performers achieve extremely difficult goals. Through his research, Kotler identified the habits of elite performers and turned them into strategies for achieving goals that seem impossible. Read on to learn Kotler’s three actionable strategies for achieving goals you thought were impossible.
What are the most effective ways to stay motivated? How can you stay motivated even when feeling overwhelmed? Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Steven Kotler believes the key to staying motivated involves how your brain functions when under stress. According to Kotler, adopting a positive attitude sustains motivation by generating more “reward chemicals” in the brain. Keep reading to learn Kotler’s three ways to stay motivated by maintaining a positive mindset.
What is the meaning and importance of intrinsic motivation? Why are intrinsically motivated people usually more successful? Neuroscientist and bestselling author Steven Kotler studied elite performers to understand how they achieve seemingly impossible goals. In Kotler’s book, The Art of Impossible, he explains the importance of intrinsic motivation and how it underpins whether you stick with your goals or give up when feeling overwhelmed. Keep reading to learn the importance of intrinsic motivation, according to Kotler.
What are the struggles of dealing with stress and anxiety? Why is it so hard to change anxious behavior? According to Dr. Judson Brewer, many people struggle with getting rid of anxiety. He explains in his book Unwinding Anxiety that people are resistant to change because they believe anxiety has some benefits. Let’s look at why anxiety isn’t beneficial and the obstacles you’ll face while coping with anxiety.
How can you be more engaged in your goals when you feel unmotivated? How does practicing full engagement help you succeed? In The Art of Impossible, peak performance expert Steven Kotler draws on extensive neurobiological research to demystify the path to breakthrough success. Kotler focuses on a scientific way to be more engaged, including how the neurochemistry of your brain affects engagement, motivation, and overall happiness. Read on to learn how to be more engaged in your goals (and feel good!), according to Kotler’s scientific approach.
What are the best ways to increase motivation? How can you increase motivation the natural way? Goals feel impossible when you lack motivation and see no discernible way to get from where you are to where you want to be. In The Art of Impossible, bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and peak performance expert Steven Kotler draws on extensive neurobiological research to help readers learn ways to increase motivation and achieve seemingly impossible goals. Keep reading to learn Kotler’s way to increase motivation, according to how your brain naturally works.
Do you have difficulty processing information? Do you process information at a slower speed? One of the reasons why many people process information at a slower speed is because of information overload. According to Johann Hari in Stolen Focus, our brains can’t keep up with the speed information is released. Learn how the acceleration of information causes people to be slow to process information.
Are you constantly feeling tired? Do you need to gain more energy? In Make Time, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky give self-care tips that will help keep you energized. These tips include eating smarter, relaxing, when to drink caffeine, and more. Keep reading to learn how to gain more energy throughout the day.
What is Steven Kotler’s flow state? Why does it help you achieve your most difficult goals? How can you get into a flow state? Bestselling author and journalist Steven Kotler wrote The Art of Impossible to share his step-by-step process for developing peak performance habits that will help you to achieve your most ambitious goals. Following Kotler’s process to achieve a flow state leads to better performance in all aspects of your life, including physical and mental performance. Keep reading to find out Steven Kotler’s three steps for getting into a flow state.