postscript. Life isn’t fair.
That’s what makes it fun.
We can do all sorts of things to accelerate our mental performance and soar above the masses.
Here are 11 life hacks that will give you a mental edge over 95% of people.
1. Do more with less.
Many of the challenges I’ve experienced in life are due to spreading myself too thin among too many jobs, projects, and dreams.
I end up becoming inefficient and overwhelmed with just one thing.
The solution lies in focusing less. By diverting more attention to fewer things and having the courage to finish what you start, you can become better at doing less.
This is how to ensure success.
2. Breathe abdominally for 2 minutes.
If you’re feeling stressed or lazy, belly breathing, which involves breathing slowly into your diaphragm through your mouth for at least two minutes, has two big benefits.
First, it stimulates the vagus nerve, activating the calming responses of the parasympathetic nervous system and relaxing you.
Second, your mental clarity will instantly improve, allowing you to avoid rumination and develop creative solutions.
3. Focus on solving other people’s problems.
Most of us are stuck in problems, insecurities, and doubts.
So you wonder why half the time you feel depressed? Be unique and rise above the noise of self-critical thinking.
Please look outside.
How can I help others?
Can you offer a business service that solves a problem that others have?
There are reasons to ask questions.
Focus on others and your anxiety will disappear.
4. Be special.
Most of us are running around doing enough work to keep a low profile.
At the end of the day, I feel a vague sense of accomplishment and can sit back on the couch and prepare for the next Netflix release.
The secret is to jump over this hamster wheel and go straight to the path of glory.
Aim for excellence in everything you do.
Brush your teeth extra.
Wear your shoes like a king in the morning.
Infect everyone around you with your color in your pursuit of greatness.
5. Get rid of things you don’t use.
You heard what Marie Kondo said.
Delete anything in that junkyard called home that doesn’t spark joy.
What’s something you haven’t used in weeks, even though you know you won’t use it anymore?
Let’s get rid of it.
A cluttered living or working environment means better mental performance.
how?
Because you don’t suffer from the underlying anxiety that comes with the accumulation of distracting thoughts.
6. Prioritize eating high protein, low carbohydrate foods.
A diet high in animal protein and fat and low in carbohydrates was great for reducing brain fog and increasing energy.
Although I have to say no to many of my favorite foods, I believe this is the path to optimal mental health, just as it was for our ancestors for thousands of years. I believe.
7. Do something dangerous.
Don’t do anything reckless without thinking. That’s not what I mean.
I’m talking about incorporating calculated risks, like trying something new or sharing something online that took courage, that will make you feel good and further your purpose. I’m talking about letting things happen.
This activates every fiber in your body and encourages your brain to kick into a higher gear..
Taking risks regularly strengthens your spirit and keeps you energized.
8. Limit cheap dopamine.
Dopamine spiking stimulation from artificial sources like sugar, adult movies, and video games can numb your senses over time.
Cutting back on these things and getting pleasure from natural stimulation, like going for a walk or creating a piece of art, will give you a distinct mental advantage.
9. Physically slow down.
Unless you’re moving like a tortoise, walking, moving, and talking slowly is rarely a disadvantage.
But most of us are rushing to do 13 things at once and feel stressed out.
Delaying things gives you a huge advantage.
The mind becomes quieter and life becomes more decipherable and even easier.
10. Start the challenge.
Don’t make life more boring than it has to be by doing things the way you think you “should” do them. There’s nothing more fun than this.
Creating regular challenges for yourself will help you level up in all areas.
For example, set yourself a 30-day challenge to write 300 words.
Now it’s a game and no longer a hassle.
Prove something to yourself and to us. Are you still feeling energized?
11. Be relentlessly creative.
Some things require years of life experience to know that they are true.
In fact, we know that the more we create, the more creative we become.
Blind action is often the first step. It’s not about your degree or how much planning you put into creating your creative masterpiece.
Sit down with your pants on and decide right now that you’re going to be a relentless creator.
Watch your mind take off and the world stop getting in your way.
alex mathers is a writer and coach who helps you build a personal brand that uses your knowledge and skills to make money while staying mentally resilient.
This article was originally published at: Moderate. Reprinted with permission from the author.