The world is a constant state of change. Holding a rigid, unchangeable belief system in this dynamic world can cause one to ignore or corrupt new ideas or beliefs that have come to light. Author and psychologist Robert Anton Wilson’s recent video sheds light on this topic. His main point is to have a world view/belief system that is open and accepting of new ways to interpret the world.
Creating a consistent morning routine that fits your needs can radically change the way you approach your day. For many successful people, it’s more than simply following a routine, it’s dedication to a ritual. There is no “perfect routine,” you must discover what works best for you by experimentation.
Kevan Lee of FastCompany.com suggests studying the morning rituals of successful people and trying out a few of the starts to their days. Many of these morning rituals share one common aspect: tackling the most difficult task at the start of your day. Research was shown that willpower is highest at the beginning of the day, which makes completing daunting tasks more manageable at this time.
Check out the morning routines of people like Benjamin Franklin, Ron Friedman, and Steve Jobs.
Hobbies are things that are done for fun, and can vary from person to person. Some enjoy stamp collecting, whereas others enjoy martial arts. It’s important for everyone to have several hobbies so that they can live a more enjoyable life. Not only that, but having hobbies can help clear the mind, improve creativity, relieve stress and boost confidence. Some people have no idea how to begin or what is even considered a hobby. Here is a list of hobbies that are proven to work for other people.
You might want to look into it and see which of these you might be interested in!
Any business owner will tell you that owning a business is a daunting task. Problems seem to arise all the time and it’s like raising a child. Here are some tips anyone can use to improve their businesses (or if you don’t own a business, these can also be applied to your work and personal life.)
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and control your own emotions as well as the ability to influence others. This is especially important in relationships with family, friends, and partners. How you act in certain situations may dictate your emotional intelligence.
Take this quiz to see how well you do
It asks you questions about how you would act or feel in certain situations, and based on your answers, it tells you how good your emotional intelligence is and how you can improve it.
Think about the last time you had to walk some distance to get somewhere. What was going on in your mind during that walk? Were you pondering what events would unfold at that destination? Were you replaying and analyzing a past event in your head? Or were you truly present in the moment during that walk–experiencing the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations of that experience? If you answered “yes” to either of the first two questions and “no” to the last question, a daily mindfulness exercise is an activity you may want to supplement into your life. Andy Puddicombe states that taking just 10 minutes of doing nothing–simply experiencing the world around you–can make you a much more mindful person.
Exercising with free weights, like dumbbells, activate both large muscle groups for power and small muscle groups for stabilization. Free weights also do not restrict your body movement so there is less strain on joints. Resistance machines mostly activate large muscle groups and do not coincide with your body’s natural range of motion. If you have been strictly using resistance machines, you may want to reconsider your workout.
Ever catch yourself in an endless loop or train of thought about a single event? We have all been through this unpleasant experience. Perhaps you are considering what actions you should have taken in a past event or are worrying about how a future event will unfold. An endless train of thought can cause unnecessary stress and inhibit decision-making. These thought processes are called “overthinking” and they can affect your life in a negative way.
How can you escape these lines of thought?
There are two solutions proposed by Thorin Klosowski, author of the “How to Stop Overthinking Everything and Find Peace of Mind” article posted on Lifehacker.com. For one, you can direct your attention elsewhere to activities such as exercise, meditation, and listening to music. The best way to reduce overthinking is to do some self-reflection to figure out why you are overthinking. Discovering the reason allows you to take action and reduce the frequency of overthinking episodes.
Read more about combating overthinking in the original article.
At Author of Your Own Story, we are all about self‐improvement. Ever been in a situation where you really wanted to do something, but were afraid of the outcome or of what others might think of you? This happens to everyone. Social anxiety is pretty common and realizing that it’s there is the first step to being more comfortable in your body.
Here is a comical, yet detailed article about not letting society judge the things that you do.
TGIF! You’ve made it through the work week and it’s finally Friday!
In a couple of days, it’s going to be Monday again and another slow week will begin, but don’t fear! Here are some tips that may help you be more energetic and productive during the day:
Read more tips to having a KILLER day!
