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Welcome to The Smarter Brain, a curation of thought-provoking ideas and actionable reads to help you build better habits and become more productive.
Happy reading - See you on Sunday!
Cheers,
The Smarter Brain Team
Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins
3 Ideas for Better Habits
Accountable Habits, Accountable You
Author and storyteller, Stephen King, on personal growth.
“A man who can’t bear to share his habits is a man who needs to quit them.”
When Willpower Quits, Routines Remain
Behavioral expert, Neeraj Agnihotri, on the power of habits.
“Habits stay with you even when you don’t have the motivation.”
Sit Tight, Finish Strong
Educator and writer, Lucas Remmerswaal, on dedication.
“Assiduity, it means sit down until you do it. Commit yourself to your work and study.”
Track and Manage Your Finances With Notion
Keep track of everything important - from income and expenses, account balances to subscriptions and upcoming payments. The quick capture section makes tracking easy - add updates on your phone, tablet, or laptop.
Productivity Tools and Resources
Productivity Blueprint: Goals, Plans, Distraction Shields
Comprehensive guide from Harvard Business Review on setting goals, planning, and managing distractions to enhance productivity.
Small steps to a big sunrise workout win
Personal account of using incremental steps to build lasting habits without relying solely on willpower. What happens when you start getting up at 5 AM and go to the gym before work? Read more about the ‘Kaizen Method’ here.
What We're Reading
Five Things Making Me Happy - A weekly newsletter by bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, offering a curated selection of five things that bring her joy, along with practical tips, research, and resources to enhance happiness, productivity, and creativity in everyday life.
Brain Food
Today I Learned: Fingerprints develop during the ninth week of pregnancy, influenced by the baby’s movements and contact with the womb. (Source)
Science: Known as the Mpemba effect, under certain conditions, hot water can freeze faster than cold water. (Source)
Have a productive rest of your week,
The Smarter Brain Team
Resource Spotlight
Practical Strategies, Myth-Busting Insights, Lasting Change
This guide breaks down the science of habit formation into clear, actionable steps, blending real-world examples with straightforward advice. It helps readers cut through common misconceptions, build sustainable habits, and transform daily routines.
Where Brain Science, Behavior, and Big Goals Converge
Engaging essays at the intersection of neuroscience, motivation, and productivity decode how the brain sets, values, and pursues goals—translating cutting-edge research into real-world strategies for mastering focus, building better habits, and achieving lasting growth without the self-help fluff.
Turn Neuroscience into Routines
A thoughtful exploration blending psychology, research, and real-world strategies to debunk habit myths, spotlight the science of behavior change, and equip readers with practical tools to build lasting habits for work, study, and life—one mindful day at a time.
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