“Wishing for more, for something different, for something better at the expense of contentment in the moment robs us of life.” — S.J. Scott Contentment Copy Share Image
“If you truly want to learn something new, then you need to work at it every day.” — S.J. Scott Education Copy Share Image
“Write a short story every week. It’s not possible to write 52 bad stories in a row.” ~ Ray Bradbury” — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“increased choice leads to greater anxiety, indecision, paralysis, and dissatisfaction.” — S.J. Scott Anxiety 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 Detachment Copy Share Image
“Even if you receive bad news, the earlier you hear it, the more opportunities you will have to overcome a potentially worse… — 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 Psychology Copy Share Image
“The Freedom Journal was launched in 2016 by John Lee Dumas, a popular entrepreneur and podcaster.” — S.J. Scott Business 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 Books 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… — S.J. Scott Average person Copy Share Image
“Drinking a large cool glass of water after you wake also fires up your metabolism by 24% for ninety minutes according to… — 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 Average person Copy Share Image
“Robert A. Emmons, PhD, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being and confirms that practicing gratitude increases happiness… — S.J. Scott Depression 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 Gratitude Copy Share Image
“Smiling slows the heart and relaxes the body, and it releases endorphins that counteract and diminish stress hormones. It also has been… — S.J. Scott Smile Copy Share Image
“We have become such slaves to our gadgets that we’d rather have the quick fix of instant information or entertainment over real-world… — S.J. Scott Gadgets Copy Share Image
“There are many small charges that are tacked on to your monthly bill statements, such as credit cards, cable, Internet, utilities, and… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“create a mini-stack that you’ll complete prior to any activity that requires 100% concentration. Description: First, you need to set aside thirty… — S.J. Scott Focus Copy Share Image
“But if you build a habit of only shopping for items from a list, then you decrease the likelihood of eating junk… — S.J. Scott Food Copy Share Image
“Humans are curious creatures, and most people find it almost impossible to ignore their email and social media notifications until the end… — S.J. Scott Save yourself 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
“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
“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
“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 Excuses Copy Share Image
“Your nose has defense mechanisms that prevent impurities and excessively cold air from entering your body.” — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“As Bill Gates famously said, “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“Even a few minutes of mindful breathing a day can improve your sense of well-being and mental calm.” — S.J. Scott Health 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
“Make a list of the tasks you want to complete by the end of the day. Try to be realistic, rather than… — S.J. Scott End of the day Copy Share Image
“In fact, nearly every negative thought you have relates to the past or future. It’s” — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“There is an alternative to simply identifying with the next thought that pops into consciousness.” That alternative is mindfulness.” — S.J. Scott Meditation Copy Share Image
“The more fearful, guilt-ridden, regretful thoughts we have, the more stressed, anxious, depressed, and angry we feel.” — S.J. Scott Anxious Copy Share Image
“The brain is like Velcro for negative experiences but Teflon for positive ones.” So” — S.J. Scott Brain 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 Meditation Copy Share Image
“Paying for an item should have little bearing on your decision to keep it. The only question should be how much an… — S.J. Scott Copy Share Image
“The difference between rising at five and seven o’clock in the morning, for forty years, supposing a man to go to bed… — S.J. Scott Life 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… — S.J. Scott 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
“view bed-making as a mindfulness ritual that’s enjoyable and satisfying. Seeing the results of your efforts makes you feel accomplished and proud… — S.J. Scott Mindfulness Copy Share Image
