“those doing intense physical activity, 10 hours is not too much. •The best way to figure out the right amount of sleep for you is to spend 10 to 14 days going to sleep when you are tired and waking… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share Image
“Stress + rest = growth. This equation holds true regardless of what it is that you are trying to grow.” — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“the brain rewards us with more dopamine for the act of seeking a reward than for the act of receiving one.” — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“The good news is that just like the body, by stressing and allowing the mind to recover it also becomes stronger. Scientists have discovered… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“Exposure to nature not only helps with creativity, but it may also lower levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a molecule associated with inflammation in the… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“In a society that glorifies grinding, short-term gains and pushing to extremes, it takes guts to rest.” — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“When we create a space in which to practice our craft, it is beneficial to surround ourselves with objects that invite desired actions and… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“simply telling yourself “I am excited” shifts your demeanor from what they call a threat mindset (stressed out and apprehensive) to an opportunity mindset… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“Mindfulness is about being completely present in the moment, fully aware of yourself and your surroundings. It’s helpful to think of the meditation part… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“The process of setting a goal on the outer boundaries of what we think is possible, and then systematically pursuing it, is one of… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“Purpose fosters motivation; motivation lets us endure a greater perception of effort; and enduring a greater perception of effort often results in better performance.… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“Scientists have discovered that the more we resist temptation, think deeply, or focus intensely, the better we become at doing” — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“(Just imagine if a runner doing intervals on the track came to a complete stop to check her phone after each and every notification.… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“the real secret of world-class performers is not the daily routines that they develop, but that they stick to them. That they show up,… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
“The take-home message wasn’t that the majority of these great performers did their best work at a certain time of day, or that there… — Brad Stulberg Copy Share
