“I’m a great believer in luck. The harder I work, the more luck I have.” The” — S.J. Scott Luck 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 Health 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 Fitness Copy Share Image
“I only write when I am inspired. Fortunately I am inspired at nine o’clock every morning.” ~ William Faulkner” — S.J. Scott Every morning 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
“feel the broken windows theory can be applied to your home and workspace. If you’re surrounded by piles of clutter, it can… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“But taking a few minutes out of your morning routine to spend outside can have a profound effect on your mental and… — S.J. Scott Habits Copy Share Image
“The more fearful, guilt-ridden, regretful thoughts we have, the more stressed, anxious, depressed, and angry we feel.” — S.J. Scott Fear Copy Share Image
“Non-judgment is the key to experiencing the deeper benefits of a daily mindfulness practice. It requires that you observe your actions, thoughts,… — S.J. Scott Mental health Copy Share Image
“But most mindfulness activities require you to tune into the present moment for just a few minutes, making these habits some of… — S.J. Scott Habits Copy Share Image
“As you decide on your daily or weekly affirmative statement, consider where you need the most change or support in your life.… — S.J. Scott Life 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 Pessimism 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 Goals 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
“It’s important to put aside your internal editor and just get words down on the page when working on a first draft.” — S.J. Scott 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 separate yourself from your thoughts and simply notice them with detachment, you remove some of the power they have over… — S.J. Scott Philosophy of Mind 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
“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
“Even mild dehydration can cause headaches and fatigue, affect your concentration, impair short-term memory and impede mental function. If you want to… — S.J. Scott Term Memory 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 Close your eyes Copy Share Image
“It doesn’t matter why you procrastinate. What’s important is to recognize that you’re making excuses, and then do something about it.” — S.J. Scott Making excuses Copy Share Image
“our tendency to react to negative stimuli more intensely than positive. Negative stimuli produce more neural activity than do equally intense (e.g.,… — S.J. Scott 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
