According to the old saying, time flies when you’re having fun. The same thing happens when you’re in a state of flow. That’s the term coined by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Flow describes an experience where you lose yourself in what you’re doing. You feel totally immersed and engaged. There are even changes in your brain activity, like increased dopamine … [Read more...] about A Foolproof Formula for Finding Your Flow State
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Conscientiousness is the Greatest Predictor of Success: How to Develop More of It
You might think that being intelligent or hardworking is the greatest predictor of success, but you’d be wrong. Those are tremendous attributes to possess, but it’s easy to find people with those qualities who aren’t highly successful. You probably know someone that is very intelligent but isn’t doing well in life. You also know someone that works three jobs to make ends … [Read more...] about Conscientiousness is the Greatest Predictor of Success: How to Develop More of It
How to Study When You Have ADHD
It’s not easy for most people to study. It’s even more challenging for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Those with ADHD have above normal levels of hyperactivity and a below normal ability to focus on a single task. This makes studying especially difficult for adults and children with ADHD. These strategies can make studying less of a … [Read more...] about How to Study When You Have ADHD
A Self-Care Guide for Adults with ADHD
While medication and talk therapy can help you manage the symptoms of ADHD, daily habits pay a big role too. Regular doses of skillful self-care can boost your mood and make it easier to fulfill your responsibilities. Paying attention to your physical, mental, and spiritual needs is essential. The more you love and nurture yourself, the greater your capacity to deal with … [Read more...] about A Self-Care Guide for Adults with ADHD
8 Reasons That Explain Why You Fail
Everyone that’s ever tried to accomplish anything knows what it’s like to fail. While there are numerous reasons for failure, most of them can be boiled down to just a few possibilities. Understanding why you failed is important, because it educates you on how to improve your odds for success in the future. See if you can identify the cause of your most significant … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons That Explain Why You Fail