3754: How To Disarm Internal Triggers and Improve Focus by Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on Self-Mastery
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Episode 3754:
Nir Eyal explains how to manage distractions by focusing on the internal triggers that spark them, rather than fighting the urges themselves. Through practical techniques like writing down triggers, exploring sensations with curiosity, and “surfing the urge,” he shows how to turn fleeting impulses into opportunities for self-mastery and improved focus. These methods help us stay present, avoid reactive behaviors, and build resilience against everyday temptations.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/internal-triggers/
Quotes to ponder:
“I’m feeling that tension in my chest right now. And there I go, trying to reach for my iPhone.”
“One of Bricker’s favorite techniques is the ‘leaves on a stream’ method.”
“This rule allows time to do what some behavioral psychologists call ‘surfing the urge.’”
Episode references:
American Lung Association: https://www.lung.org
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center: https://www.fredhutch.org
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3753: Mind-Body 101: 6 Key Concepts by Jillian Teta on How to Set Realistic Expectations and Cultivate Gratitude
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Episode 3753:
True transformation begins in the mind, and Jillian Teta highlights six powerful mental and emotional concepts that can reshape how we approach body change. From shifting control into discipline, embracing responsibility without shame, and practicing acceptance without defeat, to aligning goals with realistic expectations, cultivating gratitude, and choosing empowering perspectives, these insights create a foundation for lasting progress and self-compassion.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jillfit.com/2012/06/01/mind-body-101-key-concepts/
Quotes to ponder:
"Control is an illusion. Discipline is the conscious application of choice, over and over."
"Acceptance is not defeat or denial but a kind act towards ourselves."
"Our most powerful tool is our perspective."
Episode references:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Prisoner-Azkaban-Book/dp/0439136369
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3752: Is Watching TV Self-Care by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on How to Live Intentionally
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Episode 3752:
Kate Hesse explores whether watching television counts as self-care or if it’s simply a distraction. By highlighting the importance of intention, moderation, and how we engage with what we watch, she shows how TV can either drain our energy or serve as nourishment, connection, and even self-work when approached consciously.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/is-watching-tv-self-care/
Quotes to ponder:
"If you use the words 'zone out' when talking about your tv watching, again, chances are this activity is serving as a distraction."
"Too much of anything can be a bad thing."
"At the end of the day, tv isn’t good or bad. It really boils down to your intention when you turn it on, what you choose to watch, how you choose to watch it, and how much of it you watch."
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3751: I Can’t Keep my House Clean, What’s Wrong with Me by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism
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Episode 3751:
Rachel Jones shares a deeply relatable journey from overwhelm and self-doubt to clarity and calm by addressing the emotional weight of clutter and cleaning. Through mindset shifts, building daily routines, and focusing on manageable decluttering tasks, she shows how reclaiming your space is less about perfection and more about persistence and personal responsibility.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/cant-keep-house-clean-whats-wrong/
Quotes to ponder:
"If it’s important to you, then you are the one that needs to take the action to change it."
"I had built these tasks up so big in my mind. I thought I would never have time to be creative."
"You can’t have a clean house without both of these in place."
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3750: [Part 2] Find Your Freedom: How to Identify Your Invisible Scripts by Ramit Sethi of IWT on Lifestyle Design
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Episode 3750:
Becoming aware of invisible scripts can transform how we approach money, work, and personal growth. Ramit Sethi explains how beliefs like “I don’t have a business idea” or “I’ll never get a raise in this economy” quietly hold us back, and he offers practical tools, like reframing skills, passions, and challenges into side hustles, or understanding a company’s perspective in salary negotiations, to break free and unlock new opportunities.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/the-invisible-scripts-that-guide-our-lives/
Quotes to ponder:
"$5,000 means less to a company than it means to you."
"Becoming aware of our invisible scripts and learning to challenge them is a crucial step in personal growth and transformation."
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