Spend a few minutes thinking about those special places that are individually so special to each of us and make us who we are. Because humans have an extraordinary relationship with their surroundings
Blue Whale Heartbeat
You can hear a blue whale’s heartbeat from more than two miles away.
Ep 54. Counterparts in Counterpoint
I want to offer that you can love yourself & think of yourself as three separate people: past you, present you, & future you. It can be so helpful when you do this, & I want to share my personal take.
Toothache?
Have a bad toothache? Rub ice on the back of your hand on the V-shaped webbed area between your thumb and index finger. A study showed that this can relieve the pain by up to 50 percent.
Best Way To Clean A Microwave
The best way to clean a microwave: put a cup of hot water and vinegar inside, turn it on for three to five minutes, and wipe it clean with ease.
Ep 53. Compersion
Compersion is an empathetic and whole-hearted joy that we feel when someone else has a positive experience. You can think of compersion as a cousin to compassion.
The 24/48 Rule
If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up about it within 48 hours. It’ll change your life.
Zheng Yi Sao
The most successful pirate was a woman named Zheng Yi Sao. Her fleet was composed of 400 junks and between 40,000 to 60,000 pirates in 1805.
Flip A Coin
If you have trouble making a decision, flip a coin. While you’re waiting for the result, your mind automatically starts to wish for what it wants.
Pin Your Shoulders Back
If you get an anxiety or panic attack, pin your shoulders back. When you get these attacks your body’s natural reaction is to curl up into the fetal position, and by keeping your arms down and shoulders back, you send your body a deliberate signal to fight those tendencies and stay “in reality”.