“Direct your attention to the details of what you feel grateful for. If there are physical or emotional feelings involved, focus your… — S.J. Scott Gratitude Copy Share Image
“As a result, we are wired for a “negativity bias”—a tendency to react to negative stimuli more intensely than positive experiences. This… — S.J. Scott Negativity 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.… — S.J. Scott Mits Underline Copy Share Image
“You are what your deepest desire is. As you desire, so is your intention. As your intention is, so is your will.… — S.J. Scott Desire 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 Bathroom 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 Lives of others Copy Share Image
“The simplest way to identify habits is to make sure they relate to a goal from one of these seven areas: 1.… — S.J. Scott Goals 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… — S.J. Scott Habits Copy Share Image
“First off, you must embrace the idea that it’s okay to say no to people. I have found most folks are sympathetic… — S.J. Scott Accept Copy Share Image
“One reason we avoid exercise is the way we view it—as a means to an end rather than an enjoyable activity on… — S.J. Scott Exercise Copy Share Image
“social media can be addictive. A quick five minutes on Facebook can easily turn into an hour, as many of us can… — S.J. Scott Save yourself Copy Share Image
“unsubscribe from a few email lists each day. Description: Most email management programs (like Gmail, Outlook, and Hotmail) offer a search bar… — S.J. Scott Email Copy Share Image
“the stress created by information overload, physical clutter, and the endless choices required from these things can trigger an array of mental… — S.J. Scott Anxiety 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 Making decision Copy Share Image
“Turn off your wireless router (if you’re working on a deep work task that doesn’t require the Internet). • Play music or white… — S.J. Scott Distractions Copy Share Image
“Tool 1: Evernote I’ve already mentioned Evernote, but it’s worth bringing up again. I use Evernote as my personal “ubiquitous idea capture… — S.J. Scott End of the day 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 Creativity 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… — S.J. Scott Data Copy Share Image
“what I don’t recommend is convincing yourself that it’s necessary to master a skill in the next month. This will only lead… — S.J. Scott Convincing yourself Copy Share Image
“It’s not that hard to stop procrastinating. Really, all you have to do is form the same habits used by countless successful… — S.J. Scott Habits 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 Biology 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 Psychology 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… — S.J. Scott Lists Copy Share Image
“This cycle happens because we are unconscious of our thoughts, and we allow them to run rampant in our brains without challenging… — S.J. Scott Bad habit Copy Share Image
“Physical touch is hugely important to our wellbeing. Cuddling releases oxytocin, the “happy hormone,” which can help reduce stress and even boost… — S.J. Scott Cuddling Copy Share Image
“Most of us are unconscious of the ways our lifestyle choices, habits, and thoughts create unhappiness and anxiety. We are unconscious of… — S.J. Scott Habits Copy Share Image
“When you first begin, don’t take too full a breath at once. Start by breathing to the count of four, pausing for… — S.J. Scott Breath Copy Share Image
“You can set goals for the day or the year, but you can’t just aimlessly wander around on a day-to-day basis. Make… — S.J. Scott Accomplish Copy Share Image
“Buddhify has over 80 custom guided audio meditation tracks on various topics. Omvana, with dozens of guided meditations by very famous authors,… — S.J. Scott Meditation Copy Share Image
“shifting from ‘I’ to your own name — can have really powerful self-regulatory effects.” This shift can help you step outside of… — S.J. Scott Higher self Copy Share Image
“What actions are required to reach the primary objective?” ** “What are my current strengths and resources?” ** “What obstacles will get… — S.J. Scott Goals Copy Share Image
“A body scan is a meditative practice in which you focus on each part of every area, often beginning at the toes… — S.J. Scott Meditative Copy Share Image
“James Baraz in his book Awakening Joy, “Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were… — S.J. Scott Awakening Copy Share Image
“Although it might seem like a nightly relaxation ritual, watching television can add to your stress because it pulls you away from… — S.J. Scott Health Copy Share Image
“I suggest that you focus on becoming a “5 percenter,” someone who starts with little knowledge and then becomes enough of an… — S.J. Scott Education Copy Share Image
“Rumination is a maladaptive form of self-reflection that has an addictive quality. When you’re constantly “in your head,” looping negative thoughts, brooding,… — S.J. Scott Depression Copy Share Image
“This addiction keeps you stuck in a pattern of knee-jerk reactions to thoughts and events, rather than allowing you to consciously create… — S.J. Scott Addiction Copy Share Image
“Establishing a positive affirmation habit first thing in the morning can impact the outcome of your entire day. Used this way, affirmations… — S.J. Scott Habits Copy Share Image
“Making your bed is considered a “keystone” habit. As Barrie says in her book Sticky Habits, “Keystone habits are particular habits that… — S.J. Scott Aspects of life 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… — S.J. Scott Cost savings Copy Share Image
