Don’t Underestimate the Ripple Effect of Small Changes
Throw a pebble into a still lake, and you’ll see something amazing. The tiny pebble strikes the water with little impact, but still creates a cascade of change on the lake’s surface. The ripples last...
View ArticleHow to Deal With Nostalgia Productively
I know it’s a completely unoriginal move, but I’ve had a challenging 2020. And today, my brain sent me on a trip down memory lane. I am nostalgic to a ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleWhy Small Goals are More Ambitious Than Big Goals
“Seriously, if you always put limits on what you can do, physical or anything else; it’ll spread over into the rest of your life. It’ll spread into your work, into ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticlePersistence Works, But Only If You Do This First
This is a true story. Today, I attempted to put on socks. As I sat on the bed, I brought the opening of the first sock to the toes on ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleHow (and Why) I Get Up Early Now
I’ve thoroughly explored personal development for the last 15 years. I’ve tried many things. I’ve failed and succeeded. I think anyone who intentionally tries to grow and learn will soon ... Read more...
View ArticleWhat Happened When I Stopped Drinking Alcohol
I’ve only thrown up once from excessive alcohol consumption. It was last year and it was pumpkin beer. Every fall, I embrace the fall pumpkin-flavored-everything frenzy to a worrying degree. ... Read...
View ArticleA Clever Way to Use Timers for Productivity
Typically, when one uses a timer for productivity, they’ll set the time that they intend to work for. If they’re using a small step strategy, they might set the timer ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleMomentum is Everything
In a 2004 basketball game, Tracy McGrady scored 13 points in 33 seconds to bring his team back for an improbable win. It was historic. If McGrady scored at that ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleMake Important Things More Satisfying or Fun
If you want or need to do something in your life, make it fun, satisfying, or exciting. It’s a simple premise, and it works. I know what you’re thinking—laundry isn’t ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleHow Short-Term Purpose Has Saved My Life
Much is said about living a life of purpose. But the assumption is always a long-term purpose, such as… Your career Your health Your values Your family Your spirituality It’s ... Read more at Stephen...
View ArticleThree Alternatives to New Year’s Resolutions
Resolutions are like Uncle Eddie from Christmas Vacation. They mean well, but they are a mess. the psychology of a resolution is as backwards as it gets. Why would you ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleThe Key to Life: Want What You Have
Do you have everything you want? Probably not. But are you sure you would take it if it was offered to you? Jim Carrey said, “I think everybody should get ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleConscious Techniques for Subconscious Anxiety
Right now, are you anxious? If you said no, are you 100% certain of it? Are your muscles relaxed or tight? Is your jaw clenched? Are your shoulders raised? You ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleCompetence Compels Action
The Bulls were down one point with 10 seconds left against the Utah Jazz in game 6 of the NBA finals. Michael Jordan drove right against defender Byron Russell. As ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleIf You Work Out at Home, You Must Get These Posters!
Every once in a while, as you browse the endless products of Amazon, you find something that makes you say, “Wow! I didn’t know I needed this but I do!” ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleFour Creative Ways to Use Music for Your Workout
I don’t know the exact statistics, but I know that a majority of people enjoy listening to music while the work out. Most, however, don’t use music as a part of ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleMy Favorite Upper Back and Neck Pain Solutions
I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice. This is just what has worked for me. I have a slight curve in my spine and questionable posture habits, ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleThe Habit Spectrum
How can you tell whether a behavior a habit or not? Perhaps that’s the wrong question, as it gives people the impression that habits are like an on/off switch, when ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleAn Unusual Skill You Must Have
Do you have the skill to… bounce back? Sure, you could try to live in such a way that you never have a bad day or mess up. But that ... Read more at Stephen Guise
View ArticleMedical Massage Has Changed My Life
I’ve had more than 200 massages in my life. The most recent two have changed my life more than the other ones combined. I sit here with a relaxed back ... Read more at Stephen Guise
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