“The purpose of meditation is to observe the patterns and habits of your mind and learn to tame the incessant chattering of… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Your mind is the basis of everything you experience and of every contribution you make to the lives of others. Given this… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Thus, evolution has shaped our brains so that we are hardwired to suffer psychologically: to compare, evaluate, and criticize ourselves, to focus… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“*1. Productivity *2. Relationships *3. Finances *4. Organization *5. Spirituality and Mental Well-being *6. Health and Physical Fitness *7. Leisure” — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Action Plan: Sit in a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted for ten minutes. If you have family in the house,… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“If you have trouble focusing (or would simply like to learn more about this practice), try either the Calm or Headspace apps,… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Proceed through each one of the actions in your bathroom routine by reminding yourself of why it is a necessary, positive, and… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It’s a way of entering into the quiet that’s already there—buried under… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“We can control and direct our thoughts, but it often feels like our thoughts have minds of their own, controlling us and… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Just as an exercise habit will change your body, a mindfulness habit will literally reshape your mind.” — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“However, when your body is on autopilot, moving along without conscious direction, your mind is free to do what it wants—and often… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“When you learn how to control your mind, you open a door to the vastness of creativity, inspiration, and brilliance that is… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“** Take up meditation. Set a timer for 15 minutes, close your eyes and focus on your breathing. When your mind wanders,… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“When we begin the day with gratitude, we train our minds to look for the positive rather than focusing on the challenges,… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“The simple act of visualizing, which requires mindfulness, focus, and creativity, frees the mind from mental chatter and negativity.” — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Declutter Your Mind The goal of this book is simple: We will teach you the habits, actions, and mindsets you can use… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“We can control and direct our thoughts, but it often feels like our thoughts have minds of their own, controlling us and… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Many people are obsessed with the idea that everything has to be perfect or immediately accessible, so it’s easy to fall in the trap… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“project lists is that they provide a simple action plan for when you are unsure of what to do next. They don’t overwhelm you… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“The purpose of meditation is to observe the patterns and habits of your mind and learn to tame the incessant chattering of your thoughts.… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Look at your list of MITs and underline the one that you know you’d put off indefinitely if you had the chance. Get started… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“It’s not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.” – Bruce Lee Before” — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“There are streaming media devices like Roku, Kodi, or Amazon’s Fire TV Stick that allow you to access most of the same programs that… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Practicing mindful, focused breathing, even for ten minutes a day, reduces stress and promotes relaxation. Slow, deep, rhythmic breathing causes a reflex stimulation of… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“The constant dilemma of the information age is that our ability to gather a sea of data greatly exceeds the tools and techniques available… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Your mind is the basis of everything you experience and of every contribution you make to the lives of others. Given this fact, it… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“It’s been said that the average person’s short-term memory can only retain seven chunks of information. So the theory behind cognitive load is that… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thích Nhat Hanh” — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“If you have a willingness to carve out time to work on a skill every day, you’ll slowly make that transition from novice to… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image