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Do you want to get your life together? What should you prioritize in your self-improvement journey? According to Sarah Knight, there are two parts to having your life together. Part one is about figuring out what you care about and letting go of the rest, and part two is about organizing your life. Below we’ll explain Knight’s four steps to getting your life together by focusing on what you care about.
Is your home always messy and overwhelming? Do you need to get your house in order? A small thing you can tackle that will have a big impact on your life is getting your life together at home. Sarah Knight says many of us feel overwhelmed by keeping our house clean or staying on top of home improvement projects. Take a look at how to get your house in order with her four-step process for managing your home.
Is there a job that you’ve been wanting for a long time? Do you know how to dream big? In Get Your Sh*t Together, Sarah Knight provides strategies that can be used to get your life together for small everyday tasks and long-term planning and goals. You can apply her advice to the realm of your job and your money. Learn how to dream big and accomplish anything below.
What is dopamine in the brain? How does it work? Dopamine in the brain is responsible for motivation and happiness, and is known as the “what if” chemical. Learning what this means and how this works can help you understand your own behaviors better. Here is why dopamine is known as the “what if” chemical.
Do you have unfulfilled dreams? Did your creativity get squashed at some point? Julia Cameron says it’s not too late to reconnect to your inner artist and find what’s been lost—creativity, dreams, and desires. These elements are all still inside you somewhere, and she encourages you to go after them. Continue reading to learn how to reconnect to your creativity and recover what’s been lost.
Do you lack motivation to do what needs to be done every day? Are you so overwhelmed you don’t know how or where to start? Motivation is a feeling, so it naturally ebbs and flows. Dr. Julie Smith writes that it’s important to treat it as such and, therefore, not let it get the best of you. In her book Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, she shares four techniques that can help you overcome a lack of motivation. Keep reading for Smith’s practical advice on how to be more motivated and do what you need to do.
Why is dopamine known as the motivation chemical? How does dopamine influence our thinking? Dopamine is called the motivation chemical because it inspires us to think about and focus on future happiness and work towards something. By looking more closely at how this neurotransmitter works, you can understand why you’re motivated in the ways that you are. Consider these explanations of how dopamine works and how it influences motivation.
How is artistry a spiritual practice? What, exactly, is art? Is there any untapped creativity inside you? In The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron asserts that your inner artist is your deeper creative self that contains your seemingly crazy ideas, raw emotions, dreams, desires, and so on. This is a conduit for the creative force. The more intimate you are with this self, the more creative and artistically guided you’ll be. Keep reading to learn Cameron’s five-step process for connecting with your inner artist.
What’s your destiny? Are you holding onto things that are holding you back? Are you failing to embrace the things that will move you forward? In The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron argues that belief is a cornerstone in maximizing your creative potential and achieving your artistic destiny. She shares three tips that can help you believe in your abilities and potential: trust the process, embrace and detach, and nourish yourself. Continue reading to get the details of her advice.
Do you give in to impulsive behavior? Do you know how to gain self-discipline? Peter Hollins, the author of The Science of Self-Discipline, has a variety of internal strategies to improve your discipline in the long run. By becoming more self-disciplined, you’ll be able to endure the distractions life throws at you and steadily progress toward your goals. Let’s look at how to gain self-discipline with these emotional and logical tools.