“When we create a space in which to practice our craft, it is beneficial to surround ourselves with objects that invite desired actions and eliminate ones that do not. In his book The Evolving Self, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, PhD, writes that… — 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“In a society that glorifies grinding, short-term gains and pushing to extremes, it takes guts to rest.” — Brad Stulberg Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“Scientists have discovered that the more we resist temptation, think deeply, or focus intensely, the better we become at doing” — Brad Stulberg Copy Share Image
“(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 Image
