Negative Thoughts Are Unblockable (Do This Instead)
What’s your approach to negative thoughts, or tempting thoughts that you know will likely to lead to negative behaviors (such as a bad habit)? Is it to try to eliminate ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleLook: A New Habit Tracking Calendar & Habit Poster!
I’ve been working on these for a long time. It’s taken several tries, but I’m excited to present the latest (and certainly greatest) habit tracking products for Elastic Habits, the ... Read more at...
View ArticleThe Power of the Placebo Effect (and Its Opposite, the Nocebo Effect)
In countless studies, treatments are tested against sham treatments. It’s important to test a promising treatment against a “fake” treatment for one reason—the placebo effect. Even if the real...
View ArticleHow to Choose Your Habit Intensity
This article is about my new book, Elastic Habits. If you’ve read it, add this knowledge to your arsenal. I think you’ll find it very useful! One of the most ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleExpecting Perfection Will Make You Miserable
I have one guarantee. You and I will always have problems. Problems persist regardless of money, power, status, or fame. Having money doesn’t remove all of your problems, it just ... Read more at...
View ArticleInstantly Upgrade Your Life With Curiosity
“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” ~ Albert Einstein Curiosity is a beautiful thing. It can make the seemingly dullest things fascinating. Sand Is Bland? Of ... Read more at...
View ArticleFive Ways to Thrive in a Crisis (Coronavirus)
The coronavirus is spreading like Beiber fever in 2010. And it has rattled the world. Everything is shutting down. Sporting events. Canceled. Malls. Empty. Toilet paper. Where? Seriously, I’m running...
View ArticleThe Best ONLINE Board Games to Play With Friends in Quarantine
Quarantine can present two big problems: boredom and loneliness. Neither one is good, and I have a solution for both. If you feel cold and isolated from friends and family, ... Read more at Stephen...
View ArticleWhy I Bought Bitcoin in 2020
When I first heard of Bitcoin, I had no interest. Even the name “cryptocurrency” sounded scammy. And I guess I wasn’t alone, as one bitcoin in 2010 was worth as ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleGoodness, Greatness, and the Power of Pain
I admit it. I like the idea of becoming “great” in some way. A great writer. A great athlete. A great friend. A great cat dad (I’m planning to adopt ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleThe Only “Pandemic Ready” Habit System
Elastic Habits is now exclusive to Amazon. It is a part of Kindle Unlimited, so if you have a monthly KU subscription, you can grab it now and read it ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleFloyd, Trump, and the End of Independent Thought
I don’t affiliate myself with either American political party. I find it strange that so many people’s beliefs happen to line up so well with their respective political parties that ... Read more at...
View ArticleIs Embracing “Life Seasons” the Key to Resilience?
I’m writing a new book on the topic of resilience. Not only does it fit the current environment in the world, but it has long been an interest of mine. ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleI Adopted Two Kittens
They say that you never know the true meaning of something until you lose it. Growing up, my family always had cats. Then, I moved out and lost my cat ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View Article5 Lessons From One Week of Kitten Ownership
“Hey all you cool cats and kittens.” ~ Carole Baskin Responsibility is healthy and good when you want it. For the majority of my life, I think I’ve been seeking ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleThree Great Epictetus Quotes
Since I began writing a book about resilience, I have been researching stoicism, as this way of thinking lends to remarkable resilience. One of the great stoic philosophers was Epictetus, ... Read more...
View ArticleJoy, if built on sand, becomes misery
Joy, if built on sand, becomes misery. Imagine your dream home. The perfect layout. The best location. It’s exactly what you want and need for the rest of your life. ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View Article30-Day Challenges vs Habit Formation: Which is Better?
You might be wondering why I’m pitting these two ideas against each other. After all, many people use 30-day challenges as a vehicle to form habits. But a 30-day challenge ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View Article3 Reasons to Always Have a Plan
Your group is in trouble. The situation seems hopeless. And then someone says it. “I have a plan.” Those four words can bring a sense of relief in the most ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleGrading My Quarantine Habits
With so many of us adjusting to a new normal, I thought I would discuss my quarantine habits. I’ve recently been amazed at how small adjustments to my habit goals ... Read more at Stephen Guise
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