What Works For You

If you're in a situation where all you can do is obsess about what went wrong, this episode is for you. Building on the insights of one of my favorite authors, Dale Carnegie, I decided to record this episode incorporating his work with it. Whether you're facing a legitimate problem or if it feels like the end of the world because of that argument with your friend, I've recommended ways to work around the issue. I don't claim that this will solve all your problems, but I'm hopeful that it'll help you work out on how to solve them yourself.

You can define priming as "conditioning your mind into the right state through deliberate actions". I've been experimenting with priming before workouts and every morning. Morning priming is a little deep and introspective, here's how it works:

Biju Sukumaran (IG: @scienceofselfhelp) is a self-help blogger at scienceofselfhelp.org and his blog is a series of data-driven experiments he conducts on himself, plus a ton of scientific research. He's created a unified theory for self help called the Elements of Change. Before this, he was a travel journalist and his stories have been featured in Esquire, Vogue, Nat Geo and CNN. We dive deep into self-experimentation, the science of habit formation and deformation, and some really interesting research being done with productivity. 

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Studies show that 73% of heavy social media users feel lonely. But wait, wasn't social media supposed to keep us connected? Then why is this happening? In this episode, I dive a little into how social media has evolved and how being mindful of your usage and the way you use it plays a major role in keeping you connected.

In this episode, I talk about meditation, the underlying principles, and common misconceptions. At the end, I guide you through a short meditation to help you get started! :) Medito - Play Store | Medito - App Store | Jay Shetty's Meditations | Lavendaire's Guided Meditation | Background music for the session | Script

I talk about exercise, why you need to start, pitfalls to watch out for, and much more! I dive into talking a little bit about my exercise routine, along with the importance of warming up and recovery no matter what you're doing. In case you're someone who doesn't like getting out of the house much, I share a few tips to not let complicated workouts intimidate you and how you can start at home.

In this episode, I share some actionable (science-backed) steps you can take to wake up early. Body Scan Meditation: Body Scan Meditation - HelpGuide.org, Golden Circle - How great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek - YouTube

I love morning routines. The headstart I get on my day, the consistency, getting into the right headspace first thing in the morning - these things are just too good to not have. I'm still learning how to build my morning routine, and working really hard to maintain it😉, and my journey has just begun. And I'd like you to join me! The next few episodes are going to revolve around morning routines, with practical advice to get started! Sit tight, listen, and execute!