When you're overloaded with work/parenting/caring/domestic admin/stuff to faff around with on your phone, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that every second is accounted for.<ul><li>Spending time doing whatever you want will help you get everything else done; that it's not selfish, but actually practical.</li><li>Set aside 20 minutes each morning for yourself.</li></ul>Try to do nothing. It is rewarding, to just do nothing for a short while at least.

How to Microdose Your 'Me Time'

<ul><li>Take a break if it’s something you enjoy.</li><li>Work is not the only thing we do in life - taking a break gives us our humanity.</li><li>Don't worry whether you’re wasting time or using it well, just enjoy it.</li><li>Set your alarm half an hour before your kids wake so you can sit and read or listen to music without interrupting them.</li></ul>

Doing Nothing Is Okay

<ul><li>If you don’t schedule those 20 minutes, it will take effort and willpower to try to make it happen, and finding that time will become a hassle.</li><li>To make it work, you’ll need to schedule your entire day.</li><li>Do not wait until the alarm goes off to decide what to do.</li><li>Prepare what you'll need the night before.</li><li>A schedule is a visual representation of how much time you have every day.</li></ul>

Make A Plan And Stick To It

<ul><li>Take five minutes and ask yourself why you struggle to make time for yourself.</li><li>Is it because you don't set healthy boundaries or are afraid of being alone with your thoughts?</li><li>Taking care of mental health can improve time management and improve your mental health, a two-way street.</li><li>Prioritize your needs,  whether it's a run, white space or sitting down with a blank sheet of paper to write down your ideas and be creative.</li></ul>

If You Are Struggling, Work Out What Is Stopping You

<ul><li>When you have cash in your hand, you can count it, it's quantifiable. But you can't see or feel time, or put a real value on it.</li><li>Because time is invisible, we have a hard time accounting for it. We always think there's going to be more time in the future, but there isn't.</li><li>If it's something that you enjoy, it is time well spent</li></ul>

Treat Time Like Cash, Not Credit

<ul><li>Solitude is a lovely word. It means being alone but not lonely.</li><li>Simple things like listening to music or looking at art can be just as important as meditation.</li><li>Some people find solitude very rewarding and enjoyable, while others are not looking for it. </li><li>Don't be alone, just be in a positive aloneness for a while and see how a blossoming happens.</li></ul>

Solitude: Be In Aloneness

Finding time to do what you want to do can seem impossible. But what if it was less than half an hour a day? Here’s how to microdose your ‘me time’

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Gimme 20! How just 20 minutes a day to yourself could transform your life

Themes: Nutrition, Body, Environment, Influences, Mind, Strategic Methods -followed by the list of scientific sources-Changelog

Neuroscience

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<li>Eat some Olive oil or/and Nuts prevents high insulin
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<li>use the intermidity diet 16 hours not eating / 8 hours eating- will keep your brain running and insuline low!
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<li>eat egg yolks and curcumin (turmeric) they increase neuroplasticity
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<li>omega-3 fats (fish) intake, as well as l-theanine (tea)
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<li>vape nicotin inside an e-cigarette isolated nicotine helps boosting memory and learning whilst having harmful ingredients in normal cigarettes
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<li>use pepper as addition piperine at all dosage range used in study possessed anti-depression like activity and cognitive enhancing effect at all treatment duration. 
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Nutrition

<ul><li>10% Cocoa per Day</li><li>molecular mechanisms of cocoa to circumvent renal cortical damage that involve improvement of antioxidant competences, stimulation of autophagy and suppression of apoptosis</li><li>Altered gut microbiome</li><li>is one step to neurocognitive effect , for example with pro- or prebiotics - independent of dosage or intake duration</li><li>1.5 to 3 g Plants a day</li><li>lower cognitive decline in age trough lowering of cholesterol</li></ul>

Nutrition 2

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<li>Dont use preperates to cover brain or health needs! some of them are unhealthy cause they provide to much of a normaly healthy ingredient making you sick at the end
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<li>Dont eat high carbs! Things in your brain cant work nicely when the body produces to much insulin caused from carbs
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<li>dont eat highly processed food without omega3 link to memory loss when you lack the fatty acid
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</ul>

Nutrition - Don'ts

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<li>breath trough your nose The benefits of nasal breathing are associated with how this breathing purifies, heats, moistens, and pressurizes the air. These changes to the air increase oxygen absorption by approximately 10-15%. </li>
</ul>
• train instability resistance (balance) twice a week improves working memory, processing speed and response inhibition 
• Cold Showers It releases anti-depressants and is an stress trainer. so its a good prevention if you seem to have a lot stress. i recommend to start cold and change it to warm later. 
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<li>Oral Hygiene Lowers heart disease risk which links to less cognitive decline</li>
</ul>

Daily Routine - Body 1

<ul><li>Exercise physically</li></ul>10 minutes a day running will help to release neuronal builders and strengthen your allready existing neuronswalking 5 miles weekly protects structureHint: consider training with "tabata" : 20 seconds training, 10 seconds pause , repeated for minimal 4 times- leads to 150% v02max (oxygen intake) • dont try to overuse alcoholhealthy amount: 0,5 l each day on 5 days a week • keep distance from drugseven if you think they provide you a brighter sight of how things are, they change your neuronal connections <ul><li>Use Tapping and Self-Soothing</li></ul>powerful anti-stress tools and immune boosters

Daily Routine - Body 2

<ul><li>Sleep Apnoe</li></ul>Will decrease your performance and is bad for your hearth<ul><li>Wear a sleepmask</li></ul>improves episodic learning and alertnessMobile Tool- SnoreFree<ul><li>Tension, Stress and Trauma Release (TRE)</li><li>Lumbar and Thoracolumbar Posture Training</li></ul>increases stress resilience

Daily Routine - Body 3

recommended apps are mentioned below • exposure to as much sunlight as you can get (without getting "bourned") improves circadian alignment, sleep and mental health • air pollutionreduces cognitive performance by up to 8% the same day you get exposed to it. consider to buy an air cleaning device for your indoor activities <ul><li>Essential Oils</li></ul>lowers blood pressure and as a result also stress

Daily Routine 2 - Environment 1

recommended apps are mentioned below • Sleepis used to store information in your long term memory, dont lose it! study shows that uncovered sleep can be restored in the next 2 days.try to protect yourself from blue light in the evening (with blue light filters) while getting more light exposure in the morning: "melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the brain and may shield people from cognitive decline." • Use your subconsciousnessThings become sticky when you repeatly hear or see them. Try to take a look on motivational short notices over the day

Daily Routine 2 - Environment 2

recommended apps are mentioned below • Watch "beautiful" Pictures or get inside an nature environment'If the information arrives at the synapse as a signal, signal processing is enhanced, which ultimately leads to improved learning and development. In this context, the complex networks of lipids and proteins had a decisive effect on the functioning of the synapses. Thus, the current study provides a molecular explanation for why an enhancing stimulating environment can have a positive effect on neuronal plasticity and brain development.'

Daily Routine 2 - Environment 3

• SleepSleep as Android • SubconsciousnessUnlock your mind • Nature PicturesWallpaperer for Reddit

Daily Routine 2 - Environment Apps

recommended apps are mentioned below• listen to musicbrain areas get activated. musical training over time shown to increase connectivity of certain brain regionsrecently : music with special meaning for a person stimulates neural connect• Repeated sauna useoptimizes stress responses (hormesis/ heat shock proteins)• drawing practiceenhances how brain shares information about objects between different regions• Gamesyes even games can help you, action games fasten your cognitivity<ul><li>Font Benefits</li></ul>- large, bold or spacing = memory, read, learn- aestethic = creative- serif = slow | sans-serif = fast

Daily Routine 3 - Influences

<ul><li>Use different Smartphone Keyboards</li></ul>Typing Speed has potential to infer cognition<ul><li>Giving (doing good)</li></ul>the Serotonin Release of Giving improves memory

Daily Routine 3 - Influences 2

• Drawing Practice InColor
• Games - Dragon Fly - Death Worm - Fruit Ninja - Temple Run - Sonic Jump Fever - Smash it - Zombie Smasher - Race the Sun - Metal Madness

Daily Routine 3 - Influences Apps 1/2

- Mobile Legends- Jetpack Joyride- Real Boxing- Dead Target- Dancing Road- Shellfire- Kickflight- Overdrive- Bomb Bots Arena- Into the Dead- Dynamix- Magica.io<ul><li>Typing</li></ul>- Typewise<ul><li>Positivity (doing good)</li></ul>- <a href="https://www.brainyquote.com/topics">https://www.brainyquote.com/topics</a>

Daily Routine 3 - Influences Apps 2/2

recommended apps are mentioned below• Meditationdaily session of meditation , even in doses of 5-10 minutes per day can improve mood, destress, helps fokus• Brain training (lasts 12 days)classical advice and hot science topic some scientists beliefe you just get better in the tasks , my opinion: if brain gains neuronal connections , its good choice/thing. average brain starts to slowly reduce unused parts at age of 25!Hint: Problem Solving Training - "PST are mainly improved capacities for planning and memory"<ul><li>Spatial Memory Training</li></ul>showed increase in logic solving after it, use <a href="https://psychometric-success.com/aptitude-tests/test-types/spatial-reasoning-tests">tests</a> / <a href="https://eyewire.org/explore">this</a>

Daily Routine 4 - Mind 1

recommended apps are mentioned below • LearnThe more you remember the easier you will keep information, but be aware- the brain slowly fades unused information when it gets new input. Ask yourself before learning what it may help you with in the future to stay more motivated

Daily Routine 4 - Mind 2

• Meditation- Mesmerize - with visual , audio and breath stimulation- Brain.fm - i prefer those sounds as they are binaural, bringing your head in a synchronized state with the selected mindset• Brain Training- Neuronation- Brain Wars- Nonogram King- Sudoku4two- Futoshiki- Hex2048- Loop: Energy- I Love Hue too- Logical Reasoning Test<ul><li>Problem Solving</li></ul>- Imaginari- Creative Everywhere<ul><li>Spatial Memory</li></ul>- Hyperforma<ul><li>Learn</li></ul>- Audio Now- StudySmarter- Coursera- StoryShots- Deepstash- 12 Min- Inshorts- MyDailyInput- Quizizz- QuickRead

Daily Routine 4 - Mind Apps

• Plan your workwe most productive in little time frames, this covers also learning. Dont multitask, if you excluded all unnecessary distractions, you can enter the highly effective flow state. motivate yourself when imagining why you do something. Theres no reason to think "i cant" , instead think "i dont". failure is the key to sucess , learn from it-- proven methods are mentioned below• journal your daylowers blood pressure, hightens immune response, better memorytip : write about what was emotionally significant and what had value for you (or what made your day)Recommended AppDailyBean

Daily Routine 5 - Strategic

• 25 minute , followed by 2 minute break , repeat 3 to 4 times until you choose a larger break of around 15 minutes• 90 minutes , followed by a 10-15 minute breakthis also helps when doing things you dont like or if you are procrastinating - brain sends a pain reaction 20 minutes of time , if you overcome that period you will teach yourself its not that badsurprisingly the same time span (20 minutes) is needed to decrease your focus, breaks will help you getting new information processed- Eisenhower Matrix can help planing tasks effective

Daily Routine 5 - Strategic Methods

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<li>Oil and Nuts <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1800389">https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1800389</a></li>
<li>Fasting <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3670843/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3670843/</a></li>
<li>Egg Yolks <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6585560/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6585560/</a></li>
<li>Curcumin <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24405689/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24405689/</a></li>
<li>Omega-3 <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211014172753.htm">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211014172753.htm</a></li>
<li>L-Theanin <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6836118/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6836118/</a></li>
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Sources

<ul><li>Gut Microbiome- <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-021-02760-4">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-021-02760-4</a></li><li>Plants</li></ul><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32105111/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32105111/</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6163911/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6163911/</a><ul><li>Supplements- <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa1504267">https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa1504267</a></li><li>Insulin Resistance- <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4371978/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4371978/</a></li><li>Nasal Breathing- <a href="https://www.jneurosci.org/content/38/48/10286">https://www.jneurosci.org/content/38/48/10286</a></li><li>Instability Resistance- <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32054896/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32054896/</a></li><li>Cold Showers- <a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04130126">https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04130126</a></li></ul>

Sources 2

<ul><li>Oral Hygiene- <a href="http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart/prevention/risk-factors/hic-oral-health-cardiovascular-diseases">http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart/prevention/risk-factors/hic-oral-health-cardiovascular-diseases</a></li><li>Walking <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3184838/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3184838/</a></li><li>Alcohol <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6713002/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6713002/</a></li><li>Tapping <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32162958/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32162958/</a></li><li>Soothing <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666497621000655">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666497621000655</a></li><li>Sleep Apnoe</li></ul><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22661967/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22661967/</a><ul><li>Sleepmask</li></ul>https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/46/3/zsac305/6912219<ul><li>TRE</li></ul><a href="https://traumaprevention.com/research/">https://traumaprevention.com/research/</a><ul><li>Posture</li></ul><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25222091/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25222091/</a>

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<ul><li>Immune System https://www.apa.org/research/action/immune</li><li>Daylight Exposure <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/19/9980">https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/19/9980</a></li><li>Air Pollution <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211006170717.htm">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211006170717.htm</a></li><li>Essential Oils</li></ul><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17211115/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17211115/</a><ul><li>Sleep <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpi.12703">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpi.12703</a></li><li>Subconsciousness <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/behavioral-and-brain-sciences/article/abs/unconscious-influences-of-not-just-on-decision-making/4EE8D5F46CDD50743CF95072590E955F">https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/behavioral-and-brain-sciences/article/abs/unconscious-influences-of-not-just-on-decision-making/4EE8D5F46CDD50743CF95072590E955F</a></li><li>Exposure to Nature / Nature Pictures</li></ul><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01413/full">https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01413/full</a>

Sources 4

<ul><li>Music <a href="https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad210610">https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad210610</a></li></ul><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15296685">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15296685</a><ul><li>Sauna</li></ul><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916</a><ul><li>Drawing <a href="https://neurosciencenews.com/drawing-seeing-15334/">https://neurosciencenews.com/drawing-seeing-15334/</a></li><li>Action Games <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171212102158.htm">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171212102158.htm</a></li><li>Meditation <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28376373/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28376373/</a></li><li>Brain Training <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32011155/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32011155/</a></li></ul><a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10749357.2021.1926136">https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10749357.2021.1926136</a><ul><li>Spatial Memory</li></ul><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-021-01118-4">https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-021-01118-4</a>

Sources 5

<ul><li>Learning <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/london-taxi-memory/">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/london-taxi-memory/</a></li><li>Planned working</li></ul><a href="https://science.nichd.nih.gov/confluence/display/newsletter/2020/05/07/The+Pomodoro+Technique%3A+An+Effective+Time+Management+Tool">https://science.nichd.nih.gov/confluence/display/newsletter/2020/05/07/The+Pomodoro+Technique%3A+An+Effective+Time+Management+Tool</a><ul><li>Fonts</li></ul><a href="https://cognitiontoday.com/font-psychology-research-and-application/">https://cognitiontoday.com/font-psychology-research-and-application/</a><ul><li>Keyboard</li></ul><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34612605/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34612605/</a><ul><li>Giving</li></ul><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vitality/201404/the-neuroscience-giving">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/vitality/201404/the-neuroscience-giving</a>

Sources 6

<ul><li>Journaling</li></ul><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-psychiatric-treatment/article/emotional-and-physical-health-benefits-of-expressive-writing/ED2976A61F5DE56B46F07A1CE9EA9F9F">https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-psychiatric-treatment/article/emotional-and-physical-health-benefits-of-expressive-writing/ED2976A61F5DE56B46F07A1CE9EA9F9F</a><ul><li>Isolated Nicotine</li></ul><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6018192/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6018192/</a><ul><li>Piperine</li></ul><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18639606/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18639606/</a><ul><li>Cocoa</li></ul><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31773121/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31773121/</a><ul><li>Exercise</li></ul><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4873686">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4873686</a>

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Back in 2015, Tal Ben-Shahar was on a transatlantic flight when a question came to mind: How is it that there is a field of study for psychology, philosophy, history, medicine, geography, you name itand there is no field of study for happiness? Yeah, there is positive psychology but that's just the psychology of happiness. What about what philosophers like Lao Tzu or Aristotle had to say about it? What about what literature remarked on happiness? Or neuroscience or theology or economics? Why isn't there an interdisciplinary field of study that looks at life's ultimate highest goal?

A Degree In Happiness

There are two main critiques that people have for the field of happiness studies. The first one is that it's superficial. The reason is that they equate happiness with pleasure. So when people say, "Oh, I went to the beach. I was so happy," or, "This ice cream just makes me happy," well, that's not happiness. That is pleasure. Happiness is much more than pleasure. It also includes our ability to deal with painful experiences, finding a sense of meaning and purpose, cultivating healthy relationships, and intellectual development.

Happiness And Pleasure Aren’t Mutually Inclusive

The second critique of the field of happiness stems from the false understanding that a happy life is a life devoid of painful emotions. It's not. It can never be. Part of a happy life is the vicissitudes of daily life.

Happiness And Suffering Aren’t Mutually Exclusive

Overall, happiness includes life's ups and downs. The signs of happiness can strengthen our psychological immune system. Because the role of the science of happiness is first of all, to introduce us to concepts like post-traumatic growth, which is growing stronger as a result of hardship. And second, to teach us what conditions we can put in place in our homes, in our organizations, in our schools, in our countries to increase the likelihood of growing from hardship. Hardship is inevitable. What we do with our hardship, well, here we have a choice.

Happiness And The Vicissitudes Of Life: An Improbable Friendship

Happiness is largely cognitive; it’s a state of mind, not an emotion.

Happiness is a noun, so we think it’s something we can own. But happiness is a place to visit, not a place to live. It’s like the child’s idea that if you drive far and fast enough you can get to the horizon—no, the horizon’s not a place you get to.

Why studying happiness is good for our “psychological immune system,” explained by Harvard “happiness professor” Tal Ben-Shahar.

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We live in a culture that likes idealism. We notice so much wrong with others, ourselves, the way things are. Little things such as the sound of a car horn or a lost set of keys remind us that idealism is impossible. Often, anger makes a lot of sense. Certain types of anger can be very useful as a source of insight when we've been wronged, when things are going poorly, when we want change. However, anger can also be a source of foolishness, miscalculation, regret, resentment, and detachment.

The good and bad of anger

We can be wronged in unjust ways, such as being targeted,  and in these cases, anger can be used to motivate us to stand up and defend ourselves. But, more often we are wronged in a way where anger will not help to correct or solve it. When we try to resist and reject any sort of softer acceptance and sadness in response to this, we can become hardened with a sort of brute and frequent anger and become numb and unfeeling.

Becoming hardened is unhelpful

Psychologist Magda Arnold developed the appraisal theory. It states that our emotional responses are mostly created by our conscious evaluations of events - how we view, interpret, and label stimuli. For example, if we believe cats are sweet and harmless, holding a particular cat will be a favourable emotional experience. But someone who believes cats threatening or devious, will likely have a negative experience. The responses are very different to the same stimulus.

Appraisal theory

When we are angered frequently or remain angered for long periods, there is an opportunity to switch our mental filter in favour of better, more productive experiences. For the stoics, events in the world are objective and neutral. Our emotional experiences are the product of the stories we tell ourselves. It can't hurt you unless you interpret what's happening as harmful. If we realise that the world has not singled us out, most people are trying their best, that ignorance is more often the reason than malice, we can realise that the situation is not worthy of being angry about.

Practical use of the appraisal theory

Learning how to think really means learning how to exercise some control over how and what you think. It means being conscious and aware enough to choose what you pay attention to and to choose how you construct meaning from experience. Because if you cannot or will not exercise this kind of choice in ... life, you will be totally hosed.

We should not live an agreeable life in which our anger is always denied of its expression. But when anger comes from a place that isn't angry about the thing we seem to be angry about, the anger is a liability, not an asset.  We should not think that we have personally been made victim by the world. When we are angry, all of this sounds nonsensical or impossible, but it is then that these ideas matter so much.

Controlling unhelpful anger

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Wonder is the feeling of curiosity and/or appreciation inspired by something that is beautiful or unfamiliar.  At Pursuit of Wonder, we produce content with the goal of creating that feeling. 

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How To Remain Calm(er) With People - Psychology & Stoic Philosophy

Studies show that nothing brings happiness other than helping others in need. If you can volunteer at a soup kitchen, lodge or nursing home, you will be happy. Almost. Any action to help others in need.

Helping

Slow down and listen. Really. Listen and connect. There is something magical when you understand someone’s view.

Listening

Find someone to express your love and gratitude to. Happiness always rises in the presence of those we love.

Loving

Start something new and exciting. As your brain learns and your body moves, you will engage and develop better feelings.

Starting

Numerous studies show the benefits of exercise. This will free you from a mess, increase the chemicals in your brain and make you happier.

Exercising

The opposite of starting is accomplishment. As you pass the important “to do” items, it will increase your satisfaction.

Accomplishing

Removing clutter and creating a clean environment will increase your happiness.

Cleaning

Whether you embrace someone you love or embrace a new idea, you can find joy in clinging to the positive.

Embracing

Meditation works. Learn the power of deep breathing and watch your happiness grow.

Breathing

It could be with a pet or kid. Let you be a kid and have fun.

Playing

Let yourself laugh out loud. Laughter releases endorphins into your system, which can enhance your well-being. Practice laughing.

Laughing

Look for opportunities to compliment others today everywhere you go.  Be genuine and sincere.  No sarcasm.  Write a thank you note.“Thank you for checking me out so quickly.”“I appreciate your attention to detail.”“Your children are very well behaved.”

Complimenting

12 Ideas to Boost Your Happiness and Feel Better

12 Ideas to Boost Your Happiness

If you're feeling your body contracting or overheating, step away from whatever you're doing and take a deep breath. 
Or if you want to take it a step further, try meditation and mindfulness exercises for beginners.

Breathe

Do something that feels good for your body and helps you get out of your head, whether that's deep cleaning or comfort decorating to create a cozier space, tips on learning a new skill or jump starting your exercise routine.

Get Moving

The kitchen is a safe space for a lot of us. Maybe this is the weekend that you finally re-create Grandpa's famous lasagna, or learn how to make a prettier pie, or maybe just lose yourself in some kitchen organization.

Nourish Yourself

When the news is scary, it's easy to get lost in our own heads. Reach out to loved ones instead. 
That could look like sitting down to write an actual letter to a relative, spending time with neighbors, playing (or creating!) games with family, or even taking the time to write down those generational stories. If your little ones are struggling to go to bed at the end of the day, try talking to them about the heavy news head-on.

Stay Connected

Remember that it's OK not to be plugged into the news. 
By turning off your alerts or checking the headlines once or twice a day, you may be able to feel more grounded and prioritize yourself and loved ones.

Sign Off

News does not stop, increases anxiety and is programmed to be addictive.

The news is overwhelming right now. While we wait for more information, don't forget to care for yourself and loved ones in other ways.

5 ways to cope with the stressful news cycle

One of the best methods for how to find inner peace with yourself is to avoid comparison at all costs.I am serious. Pitting yourself against that newly engaged friend with the huge rock or that pal who got a promotion and a new Porsche is a recipe for stomach aches, rage, and binge eating. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

Don’t Compare Yourself to Others

Honestly, saying “no” is one of the hardest things for me to do. As a teacher, I want to help everyone and end up saying “yes” to all sorts of events and tasks that I’m not interested in. It’s okay to tell people “no.”Saying “no” isn’t rude. It’s establishing boundaries.

Say “No”

All we have is the present. In many ways, dwelling on the past and worrying about the future drain your positive energy.Try not to blame yourself for your past decisions. You did your best with the knowledge you had at that moment.Instead try to learn from the past instead and apply those positive lessons into your daily life. On a similar note, don’t worry so much about the future. We always envision the “worst case” scenarios in our heads, and they never come true.

Focus on the Present Moment – Not the Past or Future

Fretting about the things you can’t control is not only a waste of time, but it’s dangerous if your happiness depends on people and events outside your sphere of influence.When you rely on other people’s reactions to achieve happiness, you’ll never ever ever feel happy, cause their responses are not under your control.It’s stressful and impossible to control each and every event in your life. So let it all go. You’ll find peace with yourself faster.﻿

Let Go of All the Things You Can’t Control

Doesn’t matter if you live in the city or country either. Get outside.Take a walk or drive to the nearest park. Stroll on the trails. Breathe in fresh air. You’ll feel a million times better.

Spend Quality Time in Nature

I don’t care if you’re single or married. Childless or a parent. A social butterfly or an introvert. You need to have a few minutes a day carved out for only you and you alone. Like saying “no,” your family or career won’t explode in the span of twenty minutes, I promise.

Set Aside 10 Minutes of “Quiet” Time Every Day

Put on the Calm App or relaxing music on Spotify, closes your eyes, focus your breathing, and relax. Think about your goals and wishes. Imagine yourself achieving everything you’ve ever set out to do. This is your time.Furthermore, actively make your living space a place to find peace within yourself. Keep clutter to a minimum (I have to do this…) and turn off your phone or at least put it out of reach. No scrolling on facebook allowed.

I don’t consider an entire day spent inside my apartment reading a good book “wasted time,” and neither should you. So grab a book on a topic that interests you and dig in! Don’t worry about studying high literature either.Want to snuggle up with Harry Potter even though you’ve read the books fifteen million times? Then go for it and don’t feel the slightest bit guilty!

Read Your Favorite Books

I honestly think these are some great advice and suggestions Rachel has given to us. I would love to if you check out her full blog.

Not sure how to find peace with yourself? These 10 steps will get you started on finally achieving that inner peace. Good luck!

Find Peace With Yourself: 10 Realistic Steps to Take Now

Once a monk was traveling towards forest a thief try to steel his belongings & threaten to kill if doesn't so.. monk want to save him from his sinfulness..He told the theif that..sure ill give everything..as you are doing this for your mom, wife & thier happiness, will they take part in your sin too..Ask them until then ill stay here..The thief thought was shattered after asking the same with the family..family is ready to share the happiness that he brought by threatening other's but not to share his sin..He felt lonely, he was broken , he ran to the monk and ask for his forgiveness..

Story Of Thief And Monk

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF !!YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS !!!do you really think anyone will take responsibility for what you have done..??

For Whom We Are Fighting 👊🏻

You can employ someone to drive the car for you, make money for you but you cannot have someone to bear the sickness for you.

Steve Jobs Last Words

So don't be broken because of loneliness..you can lift you up if you think you can..If there is creation there is creator..He'll take care of you..

Loneliness Is Not Weakness 

When you feel lonely..spend time with yourself..you can eat only for your hunger..not for others..even others cant eat for your hunger..

philosophy

Philosophy

 Try to know yourself..🤏🏻

Recently, the concept of practicing <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/mindfulness/">mindfulness</a> has gained in popularity, becoming at least three times more commonplace in the United States over the last decade.<a href="https://www.mindful.org/meditation-is-the-fastest-growing-health-trend-in-america/">1</a> <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/mindfulness/">Mindfulness</a> is the state of <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/mindful-awareness-health-and-mental-wellness/">being aware</a> of one’s thoughts and actions in the <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/present-moment-awareness/">present moment</a> in a nonjudgmental manner. Research has linked this <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/mindful-awareness-health-and-mental-wellness/">awareness</a> to greater well-being, positive affect, self-regulation, and protection against <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/mental-health-and-conditions/depression/">depression</a> and <a href="https://thehumancondition.com/anxiety-and-related-conditions/">anxiety</a>.

An Overview of the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)

The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) is a self-report tool that measures an individual’s ability to practice mindfulness in their day-to-day life.

An Overview of the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) - The Human Condition

Find 100+ Mindfulness Tips & Facts - Curated from inspiring sources like Books, Podcasts & Articles - Genuine Insights from like-minded Users like You!

Gimme 20! How just 20 minutes a day to yourself could transform your life

Science of helping your brain/mind flow

The 2 Biggest Misconceptions About Happiness

How To Remain Calm(er) With People - Psychology & Stoic Philosophy

12 Ideas to Boost Your Happiness

5 ways to cope with the stressful news cycle

Find Peace With Yourself: 10 Realistic Steps to Take Now

Try to know yourself..🤏🏻

An Overview of the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) - The Human Condition

Defying Cultural Gravity - Calvin Rosser

It's time to
Read like a Pro.

Gimme 20! How just 20 minutes a day to yourself could transform your life

Science of helping your brain/mind flow

The 2 Biggest Misconceptions About Happiness

How To Remain Calm(er) With People - Psychology & Stoic Philosophy

12 Ideas to Boost Your Happiness

5 ways to cope with the stressful news cycle

Find Peace With Yourself: 10 Realistic Steps to Take Now

Try to know yourself..🤏🏻

An Overview of the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) - The Human Condition

Defying Cultural Gravity - Calvin Rosser

It's time to Read like a Pro.

It's time to
Read like a Pro.