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Don’t set goals for yourself—instead, create systems that make it easy for you to succeed
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I devised my own system to help me lead a life that’s in keeping with my values. I call it my Intentionality Dashboard…I created the dashboard because I’d found that it was hard to stick to goals like “eat healthier” or “exercise more” on their own; to make these kinds of changes, I needed a…
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How to Become a ‘Superager’
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Think about the people in your life who are 65 or older. Some of them are experiencing the usual mental difficulties of old age, like forgetfulness or a dwindling attention span. Yet others somehow manage to remain mentally sharp. Read Full Article: The New York Times, “How to Become a ‘Superager’”
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The Power of Concentration
Though the concept originates in ancient Buddhist, Hindu and Chinese traditions, when it comes to experimental psychology, mindfulness is less about spirituality and more about concentration: the ability to quiet your mind, focus your attention on the present, and dismiss any distractions that come your way. Read Full Article: The New York Times, “The Power…
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You’re an Adult. Your Brain, Not So Much.
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The human brain reaches its adult volume by age 10, but the neurons that make it up continue to change for years after that. The connections between neighboring neurons get pruned back, as new links emerge between more widely separated areas of the brain. Read Full Article: The New York Times, “You’re an Adult. Your…
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Arianna Huffington on a Book About Working Less, Resting More
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Rest not only makes us more productive and more creative, but also makes our lives “richer and more fulfilling.” But not all rest is created equal — it’s not just about not-working. The most productive kind of rest, according to Pang, is also active and deliberate. Read full article: The New York Times, “Arianna Huffington…
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Mindful Eating as Food for Thought
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In the eyes of some experts, what seems like the simplest of acts — eating slowly and genuinely relishing each bite — could be the remedy for a fast-paced Paula Deen Nation in which an endless parade of new diets never seems to slow a stampede toward obesity. Read full article: The New York Times,…