I don’t drink; I don’t smoke; I don’t mess around; I don’t party. Am I lame for that? Absolutely. To be lame in the eyes of somebody I would never want to be like, is nothing but an absolute success in my eyes. You see, it is certainly an uncertain person that needs company in what they do to feel like it’s the right thing. But real confidence stems from doing what’s best for you, even if that means doing it alone. My confidence comes from consistently pushing myself and leaving no gap between what needs to be done and what I do. Look who’s out here with me; nobody. And that’s just fine.

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William Scott: If No One’s Out There With You While You _____,

The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago.The second best time is now.

亡羊补牢, 为时未晚 It is not too late to mend the fence after some sheep were lost.(or)Never too old to learn, never too late to turn.

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On Taking Action

Many previous studies have only looked at 'fiber' as a single unit of nutrition. While as a whole, both soluble and insoluble forms of dietary fiber have wide-ranging health benefits – from satiety to lowering blood cholesterol levels – the sum of the parts has not offered insight to its weight-loss potential.Researchers are now coming to understand that fiber is an umbrella term, and that one particular type, β-glucan (beta-glucan), which is abundant in oats, may trigger the same beneficial metabolic functions that drugs like Ozempic do, without the price tag or side-effects.

“Fiber” And Weight Loss

In a new study, researchers undertook a thorough analysis of how different types of fiber impacted the gut microbiota, which play such an important role in how food is processed in our digestive system. They looked at pectin, beta-glucan, wheat dextrin, starch and cellulose, all plant-based fibers, and found that one in particular punched above its weight when it came to naturally fighting obesity.

Type Of Fiber And Weight Loss

In this latest study, the researchers allocated mice into five groups to all be fed high-fat, high-sucrose diets (HFD). Each group's diet also consisted of either 10% cellulose (control), pectin, beta-glucan, wheat dextrin or resistant starch. Health markers were measured over 18 weeks, assessing percentages of weight gain, fat mass and lean mass. They also looked at the effect of the diets on blood glucose levels after eating, up to two hours after consumption.

High-Fat High-Sugar Diet And Fiber

The researchers found that the animals on the 10% beta-glucan diets had significantly less weight gain despite their high-fat, high-sugar diet, as well as significantly less fat mass yet significantly higher retention of lean mass. These mice also demonstrated sustained energy expenditure, measured by their movements over 24-hour periods.The beta-glucan cohort were also the only group to show improved insulin sensitivity and beneficial blood-sugar levels throughout the 18 weeks.

High-Fat High-Sugar Diet And β-Glucan

Further analysis indicated that the animals on the beta-glucan-supplemented diets had developed the kind of microbiota that set them up for all of these positive health outcomes, altering the gut's bacteria and the molecules produced through digestion. These molecules, known as metabolites, are thought to be the key piece of the puzzle when it comes to how fiber encourages weight loss.

β-Glucan, The Microbiome, And Butyrate

The researchers found that one metabolite, butyrate, was the driver of this effect. Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced by certain gut bacteria in the fiber fermentation process, stimulates the release of GLP-1, which we've come to understand plays such an important role in communicating to the brain that feeling of 'fullness' when we eat. Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic synthetically create this gut-brain scenario, though in a more potent way that doesn't face the same kind of rapid deterioration as when it occurs naturally.

Butyrate, GLP-1, And Ozempic

"Only β-glucan (beta-glucan) supplementation during HFD-feeding decreased adiposity and body weight gain and improved glucose tolerance compared with HFD-cellulose, whereas all other fibers had no effect," the researchers noted. "This was associated with increased energy expenditure and locomotor activity in mice compared with HFD-cellulose. All fibers supplemented into an HFD uniquely shifted the intestinal microbiota and cecal short-chain fatty acids; however, only β-glucan supplementation increased cecal butyrate concentrations."

β-Glucan Vs All Other Fibers

Say it with me, everyone, for some reminders of dietary truths beyond the latest TikTok trends:<ul><li>Eating patterns need to be individualized.</li><li>There is no one-size-fits-all diet.</li><li>Your weight is not the equivalent of your health.</li><li>Diets need to be sustainable long term.</li><li>Eat a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods you enjoy.</li><li>It’s complicated, but calories play the largest role in weight management.</li></ul>

If the title made you think “Well, science has spoken, the case is closed, let’s all jump on the Oatzempic train already!”, please do not read this.

Not all fiber is created equal, and one particular type may trigger the same beneficial metabolic functions that GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic do.

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Weight-loss Power Of Oats Naturally Mimics Popular Obesity Drugs

Sometimes people see the shadow they cast, and mistake it for their stature.

Talent is God-given; be humble.Fame is man-given; be grateful.Conceit is self-given; be careful.

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On Conceited People

<ul><li>Ambivalence is the norm, not the exception, when it comes to behavior change. </li><li>Lack of understanding about the true cause of ambivalence can lead to self-judgements that keep us stuck. </li><li>Recognizing the two root causes of ambivalence is the first step towards resolving it. </li> </ul>

Key points

Ambivalence is that frustrating and all-too-common experience of being “on the fence” about making some sort of change.<ul><li>“I need to cut back on coffee [or sugar, or alcohol, or __ ], but it’s so hard and I’ve always gone back to it.” </li><li>“I should start exercising, but it’s tough to find the time.” </li><li>"I know I’d feel more rested if I went to bed earlier, but those couple hours at night are the only time I have to myself.” </li></ul>

What Is Ambivalence?

This kind of internal seesawing is common when it comes to behavioral change. It’s a natural and predictable part of the change process. Yet how often do we regard ambivalence as some sort of interloper, an unwanted and unexpected roadblock on the path to a better life?

Is Ambivalence Common/ Natural/ Welcome?

If we lack understanding about the roots of our uncertainty, our ability to effectively resolve it becomes limited. Furthermore, without a clear understanding of the underlying reasons for ambivalence, we risk resorting to harmful labels that may conveniently but inaccurately account for our inaction and that of others. “I must be lazy.” “I have no self-discipline.” “She’s in denial.”

The Hazards of Misattributing Ambivalence

A helpful lens through which to better understand the roots of indecisiveness comes from a research-based therapy approach called motivational interviewing. Motivational interviewing has been successfully applied to reduce uncertainty and increase motivation for a range of behavioral changes from alcohol and other substance use to lifestyle behavior change and medical adherence, among others.

A Lens For Ambivalence

From a motivational interviewing perspective, the two roots of ambivalence are low importance and low confidence in making a change. If we don’t feel strongly that it’s important to make a change or we lack confidence in being able to take the necessary steps, chances are very high that we will waver on how to move forward. (Conversely, if we feel that a change is essential and we feel confident in being able to do it, we will likely enjoy a high degree of motivation to make the change.)

The Real Roots of Ambivalence

Good. Now ask yourself the following:<ol><li>Do I sometimes find myself doubting how important it is to make this change?</li><li>Are there downsides or unappealing aspects of making this change?</li><li>Are there things I like about staying the same?</li><li>Is it difficult to prioritize this change given competing demands, like limited time, money, or energy?</li><li>Do I have some doubt about whether I’ll be able to make or sustain this change?</li><li>Do I feel hesitant to make the change because I tried in the past and was unsuccessful?</li></ol>

Got Something You’re On The Fence About?

If your answer to any of the first three questions was yes, you may be low on a sense of importance. And if your answer to any of the latter three questions was yes, then you may be low in the confidence department.

Low On Importance Or Low On Confidence?

The ubiquity of ambivalence in the face of change is a reality of normal human experience. It’s true for us, and it’s true for others; our family members and friends, and those we encounter and serve in our professional lives. Acknowledging this fact is the first step in dissolving counterproductive judgments and labels so that we can more clearly see and skillfully address the root causes of ambivalence.

Past Judgements And Labels And On To Root Causes

What actually hinders us from making a positive change.

Stuck in indecision about whether to make a change? You can chart a path forward.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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The Roots of Ambivalence

Brands that answer queries at scale and with sincerity will win. The days of controlled messaging are giving way to a more dynamic, conversational approach. Consumers are hungry for information, and AI is making it easier than ever for them to get it. A brand's ability to provide thoughtful, nuanced responses will be critical. This isn't just about FAQs; it's about creating a comprehensive knowledge base that can engage in meaningful dialogue with consumers. Brands that make consumers feel heard, even anticipating questions before they ask, will stand out in an increasingly automated landscape

1. The Rise Of The Answer Economy

Unlike traditional search, Generative AI answer engines blend a brand's story into a singular "Prompted Moment of Truth" with the potential to significantly impact consumer decisions. Say goodbye to their era of 10 blue links per search.  Brand builders must now prime and manage “smoothie” ingredients in a tightened shopper journey. Brand builders will need to zero in on authentic, credentialed and consistent brand elements to influence AI-driven consumer choices effectively. SEO-style gaming or manipulation won't work in this context.

2. A Brand’s Truth Is Blended (Like A Smoothie)

Listening is not just about hearing what consumers say—it's about understanding the signals they send through their questions, behaviors and choices. Marketers need to become adept at reading these signals and responding in real time.  A “click to buy” pop-up ad after a serious FAQ question is not listening. Deep listening feeds invaluable insights into R&D, ensuring that innovation is rapid and aligned with consumer needs and expectations.

3. Listening Still Reigns Supreme

The depth and precision of product info matter more than ever, and AI bots are hungry to translate this into rewarding and revealing answers for users. In this context, R&D is now the most strategic marketing input: it holds the key to narratives and answers that resonate with both consumers and AI algorithms. Breaking down silos between R&D and marketing ensures the full depth of product knowledge is accessible and communicable. Integrating consumer signals from real-time listening into R&D makes innovation agile and responsive, aligning it closely with consumer needs and driving brand growth

4. R&D Is The New Marketing

As AI aggregates information from across the web, owned media becomes more crucial than ever. Owned media is the No. 1 “ingredient” — or “algorithmic anchor” — of AI answers across all engines from Perplexity and Grok/X to Gemini and ChatGPT. A brand’s website isn't just for humans anymore—it's also educating the bots that will shape consumer perceptions of the brand. Brands must invest in creating robust, informative content that serves both audiences.

5. The “Boring” Brand Website Matters—Finally!

In a few weeks, the vast majority of Olympic sponsors will amplify their green narratives at an event deemed “the most sustainable and circular in history.” However, marketers shouldn’t underestimate the power of AI to empower consumers and other stakeholders to scrutinize a brand’s environmental impact in seconds. From one-click carbon scoring to determining the lifetime value of plastic consumption, generative AI is unveiling a new level of transparency. This goes beyond greenwashing—brands will need genuine, measurable sustainability initiatives to succeed.

6. Bye-Bye, Greenwashing

Retailers are setting up their own AI departments, extending beyond inventory management. Marketers should expect more sophisticated product vetting, claims testing and private label development. Retailers will know before you walk in the door if your service, consumer ratings, answers on your brand website, environmental footprint and standing with the Better Business Bureau measure up. Marketers must be prepared for more rigorous scrutiny of new products. Brands will need to up their game to stay competitive on store shelves.

7. Hello AI-Powered Retailers

AI will completely reshape e-commerce, giving consumers even more power, convenience, and transparency. This is most evident in Amazon's investment in Anthropic. We can expect AI-powered personal shopping assistants, infinitely more revealing ratings & review data, hyper-personalized product recommendations, and seamless voice-activated shopping experiences. Brands must prepare for a future where AI mediates many consumer purchasing decisions.

8. More Power To The e-Commerce Consumer

AI is a great equalizer. Marketers shouldn’t underestimate the nimbleness of small brands. Many are “AI by design” and instinctively focused on serving consumers. Without the luxury of big ad budgets, they're often more innovative in their use of AI and more responsive to consumer needs. Similarly, marketing interns may wield outsized influence due to their native understanding of digital platforms and an insatiable curiosity for trying new things. Large brands will need to adopt a startup mentality to keep pace.

9. Think (And Fear) Small

As we navigate this brave new world, leadership will be more important than ever. Marketing leaders will face complex judgment calls, balancing the pursuit of efficiency with ethical considerations. They must navigate the fine line between personalization and privacy invasion, leveraging data and respecting consumer autonomy and even between innovation and regulation. Bots won’t replace this.

10. Leadership Is Everything

AI is seamless. It doesn’t recognize boundaries. Yet, many brand organizations still operate in silos. Brand managers must learn to see the world as AI does and develop organizational structures and cultures that allow teams to think and work like AI.This is a new, fundamental responsibility for brand leaders. They must be comfortable with ambiguity, willing to experiment, and able to balance the efficiencies of AI with the irreplaceable value of human creativity and empathy.

The Final Word

AI is as much an audience as consumers are.

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AI and Brands: 10 Realities Marketers Can’t Ignore

Customer experience is one of those aspects of the business that almost all leaders agree is super important. And it can’t be different when 52% of customers say they will switch to a competitor after 1 single negative impression.But which SEO factors have an impact on it?<ol><li>Broken Pages And Redirects</li><li>On-page SEO</li><li>Page Speed</li><li>Meta Titles And Descriptions</li><li>Topic Research And Content Strategy</li><li>Structured Data</li><li>Internal and External Links</li><li>Anchor Texts</li></ol>

Improving Customer Experience

Broken pages (like 404 or 500 errors) and implementing redirects are usually business priorities. This is because stakeholders are also online users who likely encounter these issues and understand the frustration they cause.Cleaning up redirects, however, is another story. Users don’t see the change, but SEOs know that excessive redirects can hurt a website’s performance.Redirects consume search engines’ crawl budget, dilute page authority and negatively impact speed performance. But how do you explain this in business terms?

1. Broken Pages And Redirects

In the 301 case, imagine you have a shopping list, but when you arrive at your local grocery store, you find the store has moved, adding 20 extra minutes to your shopping trip. Even though you’re “redirected” to the new location, you’re frustrated by the extra step. The same happens with search engine bots when they encounter redirects. Too many redirects can frustrate them, leading to a potential negative impact on your site’s ranking. Similar to a negative customer review: the next potential customer will see it, and it may influence their decision to buy from you.

Redirected = Frustrated

The concept of optimizing individual webpages to rank higher and earn more relevant traffic is a key one in SEO. It is very similar to merchandising practices in the offline world, and its goal is to keep users and bots engaged with your content. The higher the engagement, the lower the bounce rate, which can improve your rankings (or at least we have a strong reason to believe this after the recent Google documentation leak).Keeping users engaged increases the time spent on the page and the visibility of important elements like CTAs.

2. On-page SEO

This is similar to how supermarkets place essential items like bread at the back so customers can see other products as they navigate the store, enhancing product visibility.Just as customers might end up with a basket of unplanned items in a supermarket, good on-page optimization can lead to increased leads and a healthier sales pipeline.

Essentials Go At The Back

Page speed is another important factor for SEO and overall user experience. Slow-loading pages can lead to higher bounce rates, as users are likelier to abandon a site that takes too long to load. We all know how frustrating it is to see how the images load or to need to wait too long to be able to click or scroll.

3. Page Speed

It is the same as when you walk into a coffee shop for a quick morning coffee on a street full of coffee shops. If your order takes too long, you will probably go elsewhere the next time. The same principle applies to your website. Just as efficient service in a coffee shop enhances customer experience, a fast-loading website ensures that visitors stay engaged and are more likely to return. And search engine bots are like picky customers who won’t tolerate slow service.

Hey, Barista, Where’s My Coffee???!!!

Good customer experience is not the only factor in having a successful business.You need to make sure that you attract the right customers – the ones with the highest chance to buy from you and that you give them enough reasons to do so. On the online front, you have a couple of SEO allies to help you in this effort.

Enhancing Lead Quality And Conversion Rates

“You are greeted by your clothes but bid farewell by your mind,” a Russian proverb goes and this is also true in the search engine world. Making a strong first impression online is as vital as in any business setting and your meta title and description are the key players here. They are crucial for how bots and users perceive your webpages.

4. Meta Titles And Descriptions

The title tag is the first thing users see and serves as your digital business card. It should be concise and clear and immediately convey your page’s value. The meta description is your elevator pitch. It offers a brief summary that should give users a reason to click on your result. Just as a good introduction can lead to business engagements, well-crafted meta titles and descriptions enhance click-through rates and improve search engine visibility.

Give Me A Reason

Meta titles and descriptions also ensure that potential customers see the best of what you offer at first glance – the same as a very well-designed and decorated shop window.Better meta tags can improve the conversion rate of leads entering the sales pipeline, as they set the right expectations. In some B2C businesses, where purchase decisions are quicker and emotionally driven, effective meta titles and descriptions can also increase the number of closed deals.But good meta titles and descriptions can’t be created without preliminary research.

Dress (Your Shop Window) To Impress

Understanding market trends and customer needs is crucial for any company and usually starts with deep-dive groundwork. For example, when you plan to launch a new product or service, you have a preliminary discovery phase. Its goal is to clarify the details around your offer and launch something that has a good chance of being bought by your customers.

5. Topic Research And Content Strategy

The same approach applies to your online presence, but instead of market research, you conduct topic and keyword research before creating your content strategy. You can create relevant content that meets its needs by understanding what your audience searches for. Effective topic and keyword research improves traffic quality, increases conversion rates and MQLs and nurtures leads through the sales funnel.

What Are You Searching For?

Structured data is another powerful SEO tool that can enhance lead quality and conversion rates. These pieces of code are not directly visible to users, but they provide search engines with clear, specific information about your website’s content. They are like nutritional labels on food packaging.Structured data enables search engines to display richer and more relevant search results, including enhanced snippets, product details, review stars and other elements that make your results more attractive to users. This leads to higher click-through rates and potentially higher conversation rates.

6. Structured Data Or, Nutritional Labels

Improving lead quality and customer experience is crucial for businesses’ everyday survival. But to set the stage for long-term success, you need to also invest in building your brand reputation. The reason is simple: the purchasing decisions of 63% of consumers are impacted by the company’s reputation, according to Qualtrics.

Building Brand Reputation

Creating unique connections through internal and external links is essential for a website’s SEO. Internal links structure information and help users and search engines navigate through it. The concept is similar to 360-degree reviews and how they help managers and company leadership decide which employees deserve promotion because you can’t promote everyone. The same is true for Google and other search engines. Their mission is to organize the world’s information and display the best results on top. This won’t be very useful if you see 1 trillion results on page 1.

7. Internal Links Or, 360-degree Reviews

External links, on the other hand, signal the credibility of your website. They act like professional endorsements, similar to positive customer reviews or media mentions that validate your business’s stability. External links build a positive image, making your site appear trustworthy, leading to growth opportunities, enhanced brand reputation, higher deal sizes and a stronger sales pipeline.

7b. External Links Or, Professional Endorsements

Another element that has an impact on the website’s trustworthiness is the anchor texts. They are the clickable words in a hyperlink and serve as the invisible handshake between your content and the users. They are very similar to a good introduction at a networking event.

8. Anchor Texts

Just as a handshake can set the tone for a business relationship, well-chosen anchor texts guide users and search engine bots to understand the context of your linked content. They should be clear and descriptive so they can ensure a smooth transition to the linked page. Targeted use of anchor texts can boost the relevance of your pages for concrete terms and serve as authority factors on a webpage level. They set the right expectations for the linked pages and naturally build trust with your users.

The Handshake That Sets The Tone

Businesses can easily neglect the optimization of organic traffic. This happens because stakeholders often don’t understand how it works or its impact on company goals.SEO is often seen as a mysterious process done by experts rambling about Google’s algorithms. Business stakeholders may view it as a black box where money is spent without clear results. Explaining SEO concepts in business terms is crucial for website optimization success. This helps stakeholders see SEO’s impact on growth and success, leading to more support and resources for SEO efforts.

Translating SEO Concepts: Demystifying the Black Box

Explaining SEO concepts in business terms is crucial for website optimization success: it helps stakeholders see SEO’s impact on growth and success, leading to more support and resources for SEO efforts.

Bridge the gap between SEO and business goals. Explain concepts like page speed and link building in terms executives understand.

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Business

8 SEO Concepts Explained In Business Terms

Scientists have long been puzzled by a phenomenon among identical twins called discordance. Despite having the same DNA, aging twins can become discordant for certain traits. One twin can be taller than the other. One twin can become obese while the other stays lean. Identical twins can also be discordant for depression. Discordant twins suggest that our physical and psychological makeup does not arise from genes alone. A landmark 2005 study explained this mystery: Epigenetics.

The Mystery Of Discordant Twins

There are at least two ways a change in DNA can affect a person’s appearance or behavior. One involves mutation—when an alteration in the gene sequence modifies the protein made by that gene. A single mutation in one gene can cause diseases like cancer or sickle-cell anemia. Epigenetics is a more recently discovered way that genes can be altered. Instead of a gene mutation, the gene’s activity is increased or decreased. For example, molecules called methyl groups can be attached to a gene, which diminish its activity. If a gene becomes heavily methylated, it can be completely shut down.

DNA Changes: Gene Sequence Or Gene Activity

The 2005 study showed that young identical twins, in addition to having the same genes, have highly similar DNA methylation patterns. In contrast, the DNA methylation patterns in older twins diverge. The twins still have the same genes, but they are not activated in the same way. It’s like two identical houses but with dimmer switches set to different levels in every room. The variation in their gene activities can lead to physical and psychological differences sometimes observed in identical twins.

Identical Houses, Different Dimmer Settings

It is now understood that virtually anything in our environment can alter gene activity: diet, exercise, drug use, pollution, and more. Perhaps more surprisingly, experiences can also alter gene activity through epigenetics. Children who suffer trauma have epigenetic changes in genes regulating stress responses, which may explain why many grow up to have health and behavioral problems. Emerging studies have also implicated epigenetics in several types of mood disorders.

Virtually Anything In Our Environment Can Alter Gene Activity

The brain—the seat of the self—appears to be restructured at an epigenetic level when new things are learned or committed to memory. Mindfulness and meditation can also alter the epigenetic landscape. While this field, dubbed neuroepigenetics, is in its infancy, preliminary results suggest that gene activity in our brain is modulated, at least in part, through epigenetic factors acted upon by our environment and experiences.

Epigenetics And The Self

There has been ongoing debate as to whether nature (our genes) or nurture (our environment) is more important in making people who they are. The science of epigenetics illustrates that the nature-nurture debate is a false dichotomy; rather, they are two sides of the same coin. A useful analogy is that our genes are like piano keys, but the environment plays the song.

It’s The Environment That Plays The Song

These findings have profound philosophical implications that mirror the Buddhist idea that the self is an illusion. Instead of thinking of the self as a static entity, epigenetics argues that it is a dynamic work in progress influenced by outside forces. It is fascinating to think that the self you currently experience is just one of many versions of you that could have been coaxed out of your DNA by different environments. In other words, if you were raised in a different time or place, you are not likely to become the same person.

Our Current Self Is Just One Of The Many That We Could Have Had

There’s no escaping which genes we are born with, but what truly governs destiny is which genes are activated and by how much—variables that are influenced by the environment through epigenetics. A familiar example illustrating the intimate relationship between genes and environment is height. A person could be born with a genetic potential to be six feet tall, but that height is less likely to be realized if the individual suffers malnutrition.

Is Our Self Or Our Fate Written In Our DNA?

Returning to the piano metaphor, these findings indicate that while we cannot change our genes, we may be able to tweak the song by affecting epigenetics. In 2016, scientists showed that it was possible to reprogram an ant’s behaviour—turning soldiers into foragers—by administering a drug that altered epigenetic activity in the brain. In humans, drugs with antimanic and antidepressive activities can modulate epigenetic processes, which could underlie their therapeutic effect.

OK, So The Environment Plays The Song; But Maybe We Can Tweak It

Aside from epigenetic drugs, another way to leverage the power of epigenetics for change is by reengineering one’s environment. Healthy lifestyle choices engage epigenetic factors to regulate gene activities conducive to well-being. Proper diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and avoidance of toxicants like smoking and alcohol produce positive changes in mood, outlook, and personality.

How To Leverage Epigenetics: Tweak Choices And Habits

The health benefits enjoyed by those who practice compassion and have strong social ties are likely brought about through epigenetic changes in gene activity regulating stress responses and immunity. Most surprisingly, epigenetics may be at the heart of mind-body therapies, suggesting that our own thoughts can become an environmental force that may influence gene activity.The remarkable discoveries in epigenetics suggest that there are many ways people can change by restructuring their environment.

How To Influence Your Genes: Be Kind To Yourself And Others

What the science of the self is teaching us about who we are and who we can be.

The science of epigenetics highlights the crucial role of our environment.

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Are Our Self And Our Fate Determined by Our Genes?

If something’s not gonna change your life, it shouldn’t change your mood.

If you can be in a bad mood for no reason, you might as well be in a good mood for no reason.

Alex Hormozi: If Something’s Not Gonna Change Your Life

<ol><li>Habits are mental links between cues and responses.</li><li>Competing impulses can override habitual behavior.</li><li>Backup plans are crucial for maintaining new behaviors and breaking bad habits.</li></ol>

Habits: Key Facts

Pop psychology tends to portray all stable behaviours as habitual, as well as implying that forming new habits will always lead to positive long-term change. New analysis by Surrey researchers argues that a habit is simply a mental link between a situation (cue) and an action (response). When someone with a habit is in the situation, an unconscious urge prompts the action. However, whether this urge leads to habitual behaviour depends on other competing impulses that influence our actions.

Habit Does Not Equal Lasting Change

Researchers debunk myths about habits, showing they are mental links between situations and actions. Habits compete with other impulses, like intentions and emotions, to influence behavior.

Researchers debunk myths about habits, showing they are mental links between situations and actions.

William Scott: If No One’s Out There With You While You _____,

On Taking Action

Weight-loss Power Of Oats Naturally Mimics Popular Obesity Drugs

On Conceited People

The Roots of Ambivalence

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