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4 Ways to Harness Your Brain Power

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So continuing on with the whole learning new things … I wanted to show you some ways that would make it easier and/or faster for you to learn and retain that knowledge!

Knowing that your brain grows stronger and how it adapts to new skills is only part of the learning process. It’s worthless if you don’t know how to apply it. Here are some LifeHack tips I got from this source that will help you learn new skills quicker and more easily.

4 Ways to Harness Your Brain Power

Force Yourself to Learn Without Guides or Help

I’m a little torn on this one, because if you have a guide or help (like a mentor, YouTube, guides, etc), it can make things easier on your roadmap toward learning something new. However, in order for us to learn, we have to fail! (Yes, that’s right.) We need to fail so we can learn how to solve problems on our own. Apparently, being confused about something can help you learn better. So don’t be afraid to try something new for fear of failure!

In the science world, this may be known as “productive failure” wherein you allow yourself to struggle with a problem for a while before seeking help or information. I think a perfect example was provided by the original article in regards to learning a song on guitar. There’s plenty of ways you can find the tablature of the song, but it won’t help you learn the actual sound of each chord you’re playing as it would if you were trying to figure it out on your own. [Essentially trial and error.]

Spread Out Learning Over Time

Throughout our history, we’ve been taught to CRAM studies! And sometimes we just get so into it that we might unintentionally binge-learn. However, our brains work best when we spread out learning and do distributed practice, or a number of short sessions over a longer period of time.

This practice is apparently pretty old, but not always well known, and works well with most of our busy lives. So instead of spending hours trying to study or learn something new, you’ll do smaller, shorter sessions. By doing so, you are stimulating the link between your neurons more often, causing the link to grow stronger and the information to become more subconscious.

Even 15 minutes a day spent on a project can do you wonders!

Choose Your Study Time Wisely

Your body has an internal clock that also affects your circadian rhythm. At certain points in the day, you tend to work better. And according to one study, we learn best before we go to sleep! (Seriously – shocked on this, personally.) Apparently, if you take the time to study something and then go to sleep right after, you will do significantly better on a series of memory tests on the subject.

Basically, when you learn a new skill before bed, you’re helping to fortify the link between those neurons! (You retain the information better, just like I said in a previous post.)

Apply Your Skills Every Day

Remember when I said CONSISTENCY is key to success? (Yeah, I’ve said it in other posts too.) Same goes with new skills. The more you practice, the more you’re flexing that muscle and strengthening the connections between those neurons.

You’re implementing everything that makes your memory work when you learn by doing. You connect a real world task with what you’ve been learning – it forms the bonds in your brain and therefore helps to solidify that the knowledge will stick around.

We as humans learn best when we have context. This applies to new skills as much as it does to random facts in school.

Now, as we all know … Everyone learns a little differently. And with that, you may need to experiment with what’s right for you. But at least you now have some starting information to help you get going, learn something new, and help your brain work better for you! Because having a bigger, smarter brain means that you can process things more easily & faster. 🙂

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Improve Your Brain Power – Learn Something New!

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According to a 2009 Gallup Poll, 85% of Americans who don’t play a musical instrument wish that they could. So why don’t they?

Most of the reasons people give not to learn something new are:

  • they’re too old
  • they’re not good enough
  • they’re too busy
  • they’re too young / wouldn’t understand

But these excuses really don’t mean much. Especially when science has found that learning a lasting skill (like guitar or an online business model) can harness the brain’s joy for learning new things & leave you with a permanent sense of fulfillment & value, or “self actualization”.

Don’t want to work on getting your degree because you’re older than 25? Where will you be in 4 more years? 10?

Not good enough? Everyone has to start somewhere. With learning, comes mastery! Even those that are awesome at what they do, they started somewhere.

Everyone is a genius but if you judge a fish by its ability albert einstein

You’re too busy? Taking even just 15 minutes a day of focused learning & action can do wonders for you!

Way back in the day, Aristotle realized that there is a difference between hedonia (pleasures of the moment) and eudaimonia (the satisfaction the comes from CONSTANTLY developing and living one’s life to the fullest). Scientists are only now beginning to study eudaimonia, and what they’ve begun to discover is fascinating.

  • greater sense of purpose
  • lower cortisol (stress) levels
  • better immune function
  • more efficient sleep
  • improving working memory
  • better verbal intelligence
  • increased language skills

We’ve found that when your brain learns new things, amazing things happen!

  • As you learn a new skill, it gets easier to do. Especially when you’re consistent! The more adept you are, the less your brain has to learn. Your brain strengthens itself over time as it learns.
  • New synapses (connections between neurons) are formed when you learn something new! The more connections there are, the more we learn. (And quicker!)

And tomorrow, I’ll give you some tips on how to utilize this so you can learn things more quickly and efficiently!

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11 Ways To Become An Early Riser

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I am sharing this information today from Tegan Jones in synergy with the last post, 10 Morning Habits to Be Extraordinary. For many people, it’s difficult to rise so early when they have so much going on, maybe stayed up too late, maybe had a rough night’s sleep … Whatever the case may be, I wanted to provide some tips & tricks to help you become an early morning riser, just like most of the uber successful people do!

REMEMBER: Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal!

  1. Go To Bed Earlier

    I know this one is hard for a lot of people, cause gosh darn it everything seems to be happening when you’re off work and it’s night time! Or perhaps you need to stay up late to finish a project.

    But here’s the thing – if you go to bed earlier, then you can wake up earlier! It’s that simple. And then you can follow those 10 Morning Habits and still have time to work on that project! (Eat that frog, remember?)

  2. Have A Consistent Sleep Schedule

    When I was trying put the UP24 band, it had me on a consistent sleep schedule (would alert me to go to bed for whenever I needed to wake up the next morning) … And I felt amazing! It was kind of hard the first couple of days, and I’m sure my boyfriend wasn’t too thrilled that he lost 2 hours of the evening with me, but it really did me good to go to bed early and keep my schedule consistent.

    The reason for this is your body THRIVES on routine. Ever get hungry at certain times of the day? You trained your body to expect it!

    REMEMBER: You HAVE to be CONSISTENT! Consistency is key to any successful habit. That’s why it’s called a habit.

    So to utilize this, you must go to bed & wake up at the same time EVERY DAY – including weekends. I know – it can be a struggle! But if you don’t keep a consistent sleep schedule, your body will not know when it should wake up, making getting up early that much more difficult.

    Click Here to Learn More About Why You Need A Consistent Sleep Schedule

  3. Never Eat Before Bed

    Sleep is the time for your body to rest, regenerate or repair, and recharge. If you’re digesting during this time, it interrupts your body’s ability to effectively provide the power it needs.It basically robs your body of the strength you’re supposed to be regaining.

    It takes energy to digest food, which can also cause you to have difficulty falling asleep! And even if you do get the full recommended 8 hours (I believe 7-8 is ideal), you will still arise feeling drained.

  4. Reduce Your Caffeine Intake

    Over 90% of what I drink on a daily basis is water, and anything I do drink almost never contains caffeine. So while this one isn’t an issue for me, I know a lot of people who this may pertain to.

    The original article I was reading suggests not drinking any caffeine in the afternoon (and obviously not in the evening). The thing is (and I’ve seen this first hand with my boyfriend) is that when you start taking care of yourself (including getting up & going to bed early) you won’t need that caffeine anymore to help you through the day.

    And if you need the occasional pick-me-up, then go for an energizing snack instead! Much healthier for you.

  5. Never Drink Before Bed

    Although it may help you pass out, drinking alcohol before bed is NOT good for you – especially for your sleep! Not only does it dehydrate you (which can cause problems for the repair process) but it will increase your deep sleep cycle and rob you of the most important part – REM sleep! Doing so causes you to be tired when your alarm blares at you.

    Here are a few things to keep in mind:
    => While deep sleep promotes rest & restoration, the lengthening of this due to alcohol can worsen sleep apnea & sleepwalking
    => REM is the deepest sleep stage where most dreams occur, memories are stored, & learning occurs
    => 1 or 2 drinks can increase slow-wave sleep & not affect REM sleep

    Click Here to Learn More About The Affects Drinking Before Bed Has

  6. Have a Good Reason to Get Up Early

    Always Start With Why! If you know WHY you’re getting up early (e.g.: better health, get in time to ___, etc), it will fuel you to do the things you don’t want to do (like go to bed early).

    These can be reasons like getting tasks done or having something to look forward to. Be sure to include both kinds of reasons. Whatever it is, remember yesterday’s post.

    Be sure to give yourself little rewards to keep you motivated – our bodies have a reward system that help keep you motivated, and if you aren’t rewarding yourself, you’re less likely to continue to do things you don’t want to do – even if it will get you where you want to be.

  7. Turn Your Reason Into a Challenge

    If I’ve learned anything from Jane McGonigal it’s that games are imperative for us! They help us learn & overcome, can even help us work harder towards a goal …

    Tell yourself that you won’t fall into a rut or break your routine! [Remember, 21 days to form a habit!] Tell yourself that you can and WILL get up early and that you’re capable of turning this into a habit.

    And if you’re super competitive, try using Wake N Shake to earn achievements and play against your friends! Sadly, it appears this particular app is only for iPhone users … So if anyone knows of an Android one leave a comment, please!

  8. Start Working Out

    Do it in the morning like in my last blog’s suggestion to feel energized and ready to conquer your day!

    Do it in the afternoon or early evening …

    Just do it!

  9. Make Sure Your Alarm Clock Is Out of Reach

    This forces you to get out of bed. And if you have an urge to get back in it? FIGHT IT!

    Too cold? FIGHT IT by doing some jumping jacks.

    Stay strong, and stay out of bed. And apparently there are other apps you can use to help you get up and not press that snooze button … Like Morning Routine!

  10. Go To Bed Calm & Relaxed

    Regardless of how tired you are, if you go to bed when you’re stress, tense or upset, it will only keep you awake longer.

    If you have issues in this area, try meditation, yoga, or even some relaxing tea. Melatonin is also a good tool.

  11. Have An Exciting Breakfast Planned

    When all else fails … But seriously! When you’re anticipating something delicious, don’t get excited?

    And it doesn’t have to be complicated. It could be a shake, or simple eggs & bacon, some crunchy muesli … whatever it is, make it something that you’ll be more likely to get up and out of bed for!

I hope these tips were helpful in giving you ideas on how to be an early riser and that you’ll start implementing them. And if you need more, then click here!

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10 Morning Habits to Be Extraordinary

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My passion in life is to empower people to live more prosperous, happy lives. So in that, I wanted to share this article written by Lianne Laroya that I ran across today that outlines 10 mornings habits of highly successful people that make them extraordinary.

Highly successful people are generally happier and less stressed. This isn’t because of their success or the money they may have (although that does help), it’s because their PERSONAL PRIORITIES are worth more to them than other people’s priorities. And they know that when you keep the end in mind, you get priorities done FIRST! That’s why they make a point to claim the early hours of the day as their “me” time.

The article I found only lists 10 of the daily morning habits these successful people do, however if you can incorporate even a few for right now, you will be far ahead of the rest of the populace who don’t.

10 Morning Habits to be EXTRAORDINARY

 

Wake Up REALLY Early

As I’ve stated so many times before, your most precious asset is time. You can’t buy it or sell it, and once it’s gone, you can never get it back.

Highly successful people know this and work to efficiently manage and utilize their time. In the article, it states that highly successful people wake up at 5:30am, 4:30am and even 4:00 am … Keep in mind they probably go to bed much earlier as well, but that isn’t listed in the article. This is JUST about morning habits.

By waking up earlier, these people will not only have more control over their time, but they have more opportunities to do things that matter to them. Most people (the general populace) detest waking up that early … So you are less likely to be bothered by other people (if you are out and about), no phone calls or anything external to distract you. You can get your exercise done early (which will help you throughout the day) and so much more!

This one can be very hard for most people, especially those who like to be “night owls” and stay up all hours, losing sleep (which is super bad for you). However, if you can start waking up 15 minutes earlier than your usual time, you can gradually adjust. You can also help yourself out by going to bed earlier and sticking to that bedtime.

Burn Your Calories

As I mentioned previously, if you work out in the morning, you can help yourself throughout the day. Highly successful people have a habit of burning calories in the morning! This doesn’t mean you have to have a high intensity workout … Aside from walking having the same (if not better) effects as running, you can also do yoga (strength and flexibility training) or even just dancing in your living room.

Exercise allows you to think clearer, combat stress, and aside from the health benefits, you also get those feel good endorphins!

So make time for exercise. If you wake up earlier, you can do so and shower before you have to leave. And if an hour long exercise seems daunting (let’s face it – we’re all busy) you can do something for 10 minutes … Whatever you can do, do it! Your health depends on it.

Do an “Hour of Power”

I am a BIG proponent for personal development, and those that say they don’t need it are the ones who need it most.

For those that understand and work on their personal development, they understand that this habit is KEY! You have to get your mind right. You have to work on YOU before you can truly accomplish all that you want to do.

While you may not be able to do an HOUR, spend at least 30 minutes working on this. The article says use this time to listen to inspirational anecdotes and empowering quotes. While this is great advice, none of the habits in the article talk about reading (or listening to) books that will do the same thing.

Every successful person I have ever met has said read 10 pages of a good book a day (things that get your mind right, replenish your motivation, improve you, etc) as well as listen to 30 minutes of a good audio. If you can do this in the morning, then great! Another reason to wake up early — especially since you’re starting the day off with this instead of trying to fit it in before bedtime (which also has benefits, but most people forget or stay up too late).

Jot Down on Your Gratitude Journal

Every day, write down 1-3 things that you’re thankful for. Count the small wins!

When you enumerate the blessings you’re grateful for, you will be more open to optimism, inspiration, and you will improve your outlook on life. It may seem silly at first, but the impact on you will grow and flourish.

Happiness is about wanting the things you already have.

Ask Yourself 1 Important Question

“If today was the last day of my life, would I still want to do what I am doing today?”

Yes. This can be a painful question. But if it’s painful, is it enough to motivate you to do something different so the answer is easy and YES? If you don’t go out and change something to achieve the success you want, you may lose the opportunity – or worse – never get a “next time” to succeed.

Eat That Frog First

The willpower of highly successful people are fresh and ready in the morning, so it’s best to take advantage of that and do your hardest task first. Since you’re doing it early, you’re more likely to finish it without others interrupting you.

I really liked the suggested task of the article wherein it says to choose ONE “frog” of the day and stick to completing it before you even get to breakfast.

Connect With Your Partner

I really liked this habit. Too often, with our schedules we barely have time to connect with our partners and even if you do, it’s over TV or a smooch before bed. If you BOTH wake up early, you have a chance to truly connect with them and discuss things like:

  • your plans
  • your finances
  • your beloved hobbies

You have more energy & focus in the morning, so this habit should be made paramount to a ritual! You could even set up one morning to be a “breakfast date” where you have breakfast at the new cafe down the street, or maybe even go for a run together! (2 birds 1 stone)

This habit alone could do wonders for your relationship.

Plan & Strategize

Map out your day. Take at least 10 minutes to visualize your life goals, review your tasks for THIS DAY, and allot for breaks. By doing this in the morning, you will be more prepared to handle / manage the day & have less stress.

If you don’t map out your direction, how will you know you’re doing the right things? Going in the right direction and making the right decisions to get you to your goals?

Meditate & Clear Your Mind

90% of illnesses are stress related. When you take some time in the morning to clear your head, keep calm, focus on breathing … you are enjoying a few moments with yourself. You can say a prayer, meditate, or recite an empowering mantra.

This doesn’t have to be an hour – just a few minutes of focused, quiet, peace.

Cuddle & Bond With Your Kids

Too many parents have the regret that their kid grew up too fast. Don’t be that parent.

In the morning, you have less cluttering your mind, less stress, and more focus. You won’t be distracted and can focus your attention on them. You could help them get dressed, cook them a healthy breakfast, and even start them on the path of success by talking to them about their dreams!

This can also go with people who have pets. While you may not be able to do the above, spending time with your pets can lower stress and make you happier.

For an idea of how this may look, here’s a to-do list for Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of the USA:

benjamin franklin to do list daily

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I hope you have a wonderful & prosperous day. ^_^

8 Inexpensive Ways to Socialize and Spend Time With Friends

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Too often, I hear things like, “Oh I can’t hang out tonight. I have no money.”

This simply breaks my heart. Aside from the things I post to try to provide information on how to budget income, pay off your bills AND have a budget for fun, it just blows my mind that people always assume they have to spend money to have a good time.

Where did this concept come from?

For years, people were having fun without an XBox, Playstation, or even a movie theater … They found ways to interact with people that was fun, stimulating, and inexpensive (if not free)!

So in order to bring a little bit of that back, I’d like to remind you of a few things I found here that you can do so you don’t have to spend much (if any) in order to spend that precious time with your friends. [And I added a couple of my own to the list, too!]

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