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We focus out of necessity.

Success is a term thrown around pretty loosely these days. Many strive for it; some attain it, while others find it elusive. But one common denominator

Research shows we actually perform better under tight time constraints.

Reframing the task reduces time wasted procrastinating.

Factors that help to get unstuck and unleash your full potential.

Stop stressing about your imperfections, and work around them instead

Whether due to injury, life situations, or health needs, hitting pause on your exercise routine can be tough. Here's how to stay positive when you can't work out.

Like Rihanna, high-performers are struggling with work-life balance because they're highly impacted by “microstress”. Research reveals what it is and how to cope.

His father coached Jalen Hurts to lead, but two games at Alabama — a bruising benching and a comeback — gave him the fight that has been key to his M.V.P. candidacy with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Actionable tips on personal improvement.

Journalist Steven Kotler offers tips for how to reach a psychological flow state, granting peak mental performance.

“Growth mindset” is a belief that intelligence can be developed over time. Children taught to believe this are better at facing challenges.

A blog about peak performance through the use of mental conditioning, sports and performance psychology.

Justin “Hasard” Lee, talks decision-making tactics, mental toughness, and the link between fatherhood and flying fighter jets.

We’ve already discussed numerous times how important it is to practice mindfulness. It’s not only important for our mental and physical health, but it can also help us achieve our goals. It can be an especially useful tool when it comes to fitness. Being mindful while exercising can help us get our dream bodies, while […]

A blog about peak performance through the use of mental conditioning, sports and performance psychology.

An author outlines the most common and destructive productivity myths he encountered while researching his book.

You learn new and complex things more quickly if you use effective and smart learning strategies

Here are the essentials of flow state and how you can train your mind to bring your skills and focus together to meet the challenges you face.

Last Update: January 27, 2023, 08:30 AM IST

Many successful professionals struggle to enjoy their accomplishments. Our brains’ reward system, especially the neurotransmitter dopamine, drives us to achieve goals and rewards us with a great sense of pleasure when we do. But that pleasure is short lived, as our brains are hardwired to also seek balance from extreme emotional states. That leaves us with an empty longing to repeat whatever experience brought us that pleasure in the first place. This ostensibly addictive cycle throws our “enoughness” barometers completely out of whack, preventing us from being able to objectively gauge if what we’ve achieved is, in fact, satisfying. That’s why, although most of us intuitively know that happiness isn’t realized from the pursuit of money, status, or fame, we can’t stop ourselves from trying. If you really want lasting satisfaction in life, you’ll need to relearn your approach to finding it. The author presents several strategies.

Tips from psychologists, managers and people who have successfully asked what can feel like a very difficult question.

Psychological science suggests that self-care and community connection are crucial following traumatic events such as this one