Building resilience through discomfort

and how embracing pain fosters sustainable pleasure.

Author

Nikolai Golosmanov
March 23, 2025

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3 Ideas for Better Habits

Building Resilience Through Discomfort

Stanford University professor, Anna Lembke, on balancing pleasure and pain.

“With intermittent exposure to pain, our natural hedonic set point gets weighted to the side of pleasure, such that we become less vulnerable to pain and more able to feel pleasure over time.”

The Mindful Eating Connection

Cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf, on the power of thoughts.

“Thinking, as you will see, plays a dominant role in eating. Toxic thoughts can negate the positive effects of good nutrition. Healthy”

The Power of Nourishing Our Bodies

Holistic health advocate, Nancy S. Mure, on mindful eating.

“Eating is more than a fix, it's nature's way to nourish cells -- it's a way to extend life. Don't give a natural body unnatural food.”

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Productivity Tools and Resources

Will the Work Week Ever Get Shorter?

Despite soaring productivity, the 40-hour workweek remains a norm, leaving many overworked. Historian Gary Cross explores why free time hasn't increased and suggests rethinking social contracts to ease modern stress through solutions like a four-day workweek.

Mastering the Art of Delayed Gratification

Explore how delaying immediate satisfaction can improve your career, relationships, and overall well-being. With practical tips and examples like the famous Marshmallow Test, this article shows how to build impulse control for lasting success.

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Brain Food

Today I Learned: Rock band Oasis were named after a leisure center in Swindon, England. (Source)

Science: People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia when compared to those who eat very little red meat, according to a new study. (Source)

Have a productive rest of your week,

The Smarter Brain Team

Resource Spotlight

Corporates Work 40h in a Week, Bots Work 168

Discover how AI’s 24/7 availability is transforming corporate structures and challenging the traditional 9-to-5 model. Learn why flexibility and constant coverage may give startups and tech-savvy agencies a major edge.

Entrepreneurship vs. Intrapreneurship

Ever wondered whether you’d thrive more by starting your own business or innovating from within a company? Explore the reality of both paths—risks, rewards, and everything in between.

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