You probably know the sense of satisfaction with which you cross a completed task off your to-do list. It arises from our unconscious tendency to complete what we started. Our brains are designed in such a way that we enjoy getting things done.

We do not always find words for expressing ourselves. Sometimes we don’t even know that we are feeling off until it is too late and we snapped at our loved one again. 

Here we explore ideas of Jordan Peterson from his book “12 Rules for Life”. Chapter 2: Treat yourself as someone you are responsible for helping.

Mindful breathing is only the beginning of learning how to be mindful.  It doesn’t help your feeling to go away, but it helps you to be a little bit more in control and not get swept away by events of your life. 

We continue the topic of Habits Formation, exploring the magic behind proper rewards setting and how it can affect the result of us sticking to the new action.

Serotonin is in turn responsible in how calm, confident and positive you feel, apart from other things. If you are judged poorly by your peers, then your brain lowers serotonin levels and you become much more reactive both physically and psychologically.

Some degree of mental suffering, such as being down, unmotivated or anxious is normal for our life. It is part of being human. But what if you keep finding yourself rather in a depressed state much too often for your comfort? Maybe you even have considered seeking external help?

Contrary to what we think, most of our choices are not often guided by our will or even directed to the goals we have.

As you know, setting goals doesn’t ensure their achievement, especially if they are vague.

Studying at home has its perks: it is a comfortable, low-pressure environment. However, it can prove difficult to do due to all the distractions available to you at home.