8 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Best Expert Advice I’m Using This Year

Join Dr. Andrew Huberman in the Huberman Lab, where the latest episode serves as a pivotal guide to personal well-being, focusing on practical tools for fostering mood and mental health. Dr. Huberman dives into the core principles of maintaining psychological equilibrium, beginning with the significance of a consistent sleep schedule tailored to individual needs. He discusses the interplay between diet and cognitive function, the mood-enhancing effects of exercise, and the environmental influences of sunlight and social dynamics on mental clarity.

Dr. Huberman goes beyond the basics, offering actionable strategies for stress management, including the ‘physiological sigh’ and the importance of voluntary challenges for resilience. He shares insights on navigating the complexities of trauma recovery and incorporates discussions around the roles of psychopharmaceuticals and psychedelics in neuroplasticity, adopting a nuanced stance. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast community and explore available resources for further growth, while also learning about leveraging subconscious motivations, the art of self-reflection, and the therapeutic impact of creative endeavors in building a robust mental health toolkit.

Dive deep into the essential world of slumber with Mel Robbins and esteemed sleep expert Dr. Gina Poe in "The Mel Robbins Podcast." Discover the integral role that sleep plays in your health, learning, and emotional stability as Dr. Poe unravels the science behind sleep's power to bolster immunity, drive cognitive function, and promote the brain's self-maintenance during specific sleep stages. Explore the dynamics of the sleep cycle and learn why the deep and REM sleep stages are vital for memory consolidation and creativity, akin to organizing thoughts like themed Lego blocks.

In this revelatory episode, Robbins and Dr. Poe discuss how to structure a night's sleep to achieve optimal brain performance, emphasizing the significance of completing around five 90-minute cycles each night. The conversation delves into the workings of circadian rhythms, the impact of light exposure on our sleep patterns, and practical strategies for syncing our internal clocks, including managing screen time effectively. Robbins, drawing on Poe's extensive research, offers a set of tangible routines and nocturnal rituals that prime the body for rest, underscoring the importance of consistent bedtime practices for adults. Embrace a life-transforming journey toward restful nights and energized days by integrating these expert-backed tips into your evening regimen.

Do you feel overwhelmed by assignments, meetings, and obligations? Are you constantly interrupted by email, social media, and the urge to follow every headline? Does it feel like there’s never enough time in the day, and none for what you really want to do?

In Make Time, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky argue that we live in an information landscape designed to steal our time and attention. In order to escape from all of our modern distractions, you must be proactive to take back your time. The authors offer tips, tricks, and hacks to reclaim control of your day-to-day life and make time for the things that matter most.

This guide provides an overview of the lifestyle adjustments Knapp and Zeratsky recommend while examining their benefits and practicality. We also explore research on the effects of the modern world on the mind and body and how other experts on motivation and time management suggest you refocus your energy and your life.

Jack Canfield struck gold as a co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, but it took years for him to achieve success. In The Success Principles, he details 67 principles to help anyone achieve their goals and dreams, based on his study and interviews with hundreds of successful people. The basic formula for success is to identify what you want, know that you deserve to have it, and use the book’s principles to get you there.

The book's Principles include taking responsibility for your life, setting goals and visualizing success, facing your fears, forgiving others so you can move forward, asking for and graciously receiving feedback, and appreciating your successes.

No, you’re not a bad parent. And your kids are actually good kids—parenting is just hard. Do you wish it came with a manual? Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy’s Good Inside might be just what you need.

Good Inside is a parenting manual to help you make changes in your child’s behavior while building a positive relationship with them. Most parenting advice sees children’s behavior as a problem to be fixed through time-outs, rewards, and serious conversations. But Becky Kennedy argues that these strategies jeopardize your connection with your children. That’s a high price to pay for band-aid strategies that don't deal with the root causes of problematic behaviors.

Our guide lays out the core principles of Kennedy’s approach to parenting, her essential toolkit for dealing with challenging behavior, and strategies to deal with 10 common parenting challenges. We complement Kennedy’s advice with that of other experts, including the authors of parenting classics The Whole-Brain Child, 1-2-3 Magic, and How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk.

Complex PTSD is a guide to recognizing Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and beginning to recover from it. Pete Walker—a psychotherapist with decades of experience, and a childhood trauma survivor—provides detailed explanations of the disorder’s causes and symptoms, as well as numerous tips and tools to help people recover from their past traumas.

Our guide will begin by explaining what Complex PTSD is—why and how it happens, as well as some of the most common symptoms. Next, we’ll go into detail about the various aspects of recovering from complex PTSD: physical, psychological, emotional, and social healing. Finally, we’ll discuss one crucial tip that Walker gives to help people on their recovery journey.

Our commentary will provide additional information about psychology and trauma, as well as actionable advice for people who want to start their recovery journey or help a loved one with theirs. We’ll also compare and contrast Walker’s ideas with those from other psychology self-help books such as Why Does He Do That?.

Join Mel Robbins, the accomplished trailblazer in personal development, in "The Mel Robbins Podcast" as she dives into the intricacies of entrepreneurial triumph and the art of time management. Reveling in the podcast's extraordinary achievements, being ranked among the top globally on premier platforms, Robbins and her all-female team exemplify the power of determination and strategic goal setting. Her journey from a celebrated keynote speaker to a social media influencer and now a podcast phenom frames a success story that's as instructive as it is inspiring.

Robbins offers an arsenal of actionable advice woven through her conversation with Chris Allen at the Entrepreneur Studio. Covering a spectrum that ranges from combatting negative news consumption to the merits and pitfalls of business partnerships, she arms entrepreneurs with the tools needed to foster resilience and growth. Incorporating a mix of personal experience and research, such as insights from Dr. Judith Willis on stress management, Robbins crafts a narrative that intertwines self-care with professionalism, encourages overcoming imposter syndrome, and redefines what it means to be a successful woman in business. This episode is not just a lighthouse for navigating business uncertainties, but a manifesto for personal and professional reinvention.

Dive into "The Mel Robbins Podcast" where Mel Robbins tackles the all-too-common issue of dream deferral and the art of taking action. Robbins uses the analogy of a melting ice cube to illustrate the urgency of life and the necessity of taking immediate steps towards fulfilling one's ambitions. Dismissing the myth of the perfect moment, she emphasizes the importance of rejecting procrastination and seizing the present to work towards your goals, offering insight into the psychological barriers such as imposter syndrome and fear of failure that often stand in our way.

Throughout the episode, Robbins not only shares her own experiences with putting off dreams but also offers practical advice for listeners to make their aspirations more tangible, such as taking courses and strategic planning. Putting the focus on personal accountability and self-love, she advocates for the significance of daily actions, no matter how small, in the pursuit of one's dreams. By also inviting audience reflections, she builds a community of mutual encouragement and emphasizes the journey in achieving dreams as an expression of self-affirmation and love. Robbins concludes with a call for interaction, underscoring her commitment to support her listeners in their strides toward purpose and fulfillment.

Join Mel Robbins and her guest Amy McGlinn in "The Mel Robbins Podcast" as they delve into personal growth and the intricate maze of relationships. Mel, drawing on conversations with experts like Dr. Russell Kennedy and the everyday wisdom of Dr. Mindy Pelz and Dana K. White, shares her own regimented routines for mental and physical wellness, advocating for the nurturing of both to achieve a comprehensive state of well-being. Whether through morning light exposure or intermittent fasting, see how Robbins applies these lifestyle habits to strengthen mental health and champions intentional actions that bolster self-worth and internal love.

Diving deeper, Robbins grapples with the complexities of digital-era heartache, offering practical advice for those entangled in the web of social media stalking post-breakup. In a heartfelt response to various listeners’ confessions, she provides solace and straightforward solutions, including embracing intimacy in its many forms after life-changing events like childbirth. Mel doesn't stop at relationships; she unpacks her own beliefs in life's interconnectedness, the intricacies of self-promotion in business, and her family's experiences with dyslexia. This episode isn't just about receiving guidance; it's an invitation for active listener engagement and a collective pursuit of mindful improvement, setting "The Mel Robbins Podcast" apart as a participatory beacon for those on the path to betterment.