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3 Ideas For Better Habits

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Why Procrastinators Procrastinate

Tim Urban, New York Times Best-Selling Author, delivers a hilarious and insightful TED talk on why procrastinators procrastinate:

"Both brains have a Rational Decision-Maker in them, but the procrastinator's brain also has an Instant Gratification Monkey...the Rational Decision-Maker will make the rational decision to do something productive, but the Monkey doesn't like that plan, so he actually takes the wheel, and he says, "Actually, let's read the entire Wikipedia page of the Nancy Kerrigan/ Tonya Harding scandal, because I just remembered that that happened...After that, we're going to go on a YouTube spiral."

"The fun you have in the Dark Playground isn't actually fun, because it's completely unearned, and the air is filled with guilt, dread, anxiety, self-hatred."

"Now, the Panic Monster is dormant most of the time, but he suddenly wakes up anytime a deadline gets too close or there's danger of public embarrassment, a career disaster or some other scary consequence...and finally...the Rational Decision-Maker can take the wheel and I can start working."

"Now, I want to show you one last thing. I call this a Life Calendar. That's one box for every week of a 90-year life...We need to stay aware of the Instant Gratification Monkey...And because there's not that many boxes on there, it's a job that should probably start today."
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Source: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator​
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Practice Deep Squats to Relieve Back Pain and Prevent Injuries

Alex Bernier, a personal trainer and kinesiologist, on how to relieve back pain, improve flexibility, and prevent injuries:

"Bodies fall apart when they lack the strength and mobility to hold a Deep Squat.

Your compromised frame attracts pain and injury.

I’ve met too many adults over the years who failed to hold the position.

Practice your Deep Squat to spare yourself from future torments."
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Master Yourself

Ancient philosopher, Lao Tzu, on self mastery:

“Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.”
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Source: Tao Te Ching​

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Nike Training Club

The NTC app helps you stick to fitness habits through short trainer-led workouts you can do at home without any equipment.

Brain Food

Today I Learned: The Brooklyn Bridge was "sold" a staggering 4,160 different times between 1883 and 1928 by a famous con man, George C. Parker. (Source)

Science: Excessive mouth breathing negatively affects your facial features by developing long, narrow, less prominent jaws. (Source)

Have a productive week,

The Smarter Brain Team