10 Things Most People Learn Too Late In Life

1. A lot is mental. Meaning we all create our reality whether we’d like to or not. All the decisions we make stick and lead us down a certain path. It’s true when they say 99% of your life is going to be about how you react to it.
2. It’s important to stay kind, forgiving and respectful. These are qualities one needs to maintain and cultivate.
3. Self-sabotage is as bad as being toxic. Respect yourself. Learn to be yourself at all times.
4. Try to build upward spirals every day. Meaning try to be good and do good every day. This will create little spirals of goodness which end up gifting us beautiful lives, and benefits everyone.
5. What matters most is inner peace. Inner peace is joy and can be found within us at all times.
6. Stay simple and realistic but don’t lose your drive to want to be a better version of yourself.
7. Acceptance is hard but is what one ought to do.
8. Not all people are going to have your best interests at heart and that is okay. Learn to co-exist with all kinds of people. Don’t burn bridges.
9. Care for yourself like you would care for a child. Befriend yourself. If you’re happy with who you are you will have 99% figured out.
10. Sometimes things will not go as planned. It’s not so much about the plan but about the results. So, if anything happens, stay grounded and life will show you the way.

Psychological Tricks And Hacks That Are Useful To Know

 1. Our mind has the ability to detect and sense danger. If your gut tells you something is wrong, never ignore that feeling.

2. Alarm clocks don't necessarily wake you up, they startle you, causing a panic that interrupts your sleep state, which isn't healthy.

3. A person usually makes a lot of hand gestures when telling a true story. When they lie, a person's hands will stay noticeably still.

4.  The human mind can only maintain complete trust once for each person. Once broken, it's never the same.

5. If someone makes eye contact with you for 60% of a conversation, they're bored, 80% and they are attracted to you, and 100% of the time, then they are threatening you.

6. Overthinking is a special form of fear. This fear becomes worse when adding anticipation, memory, imagination and emotions together.

7. When you try to remember a past event, you're actually remembering the last time you remembered it, rather than the event itself.

6 Tips To Become An Extraordinary Person

1. Workout:

You can automatically look sexier than 80% of the population by hitting the gym and eating clean.

2. Mean It:

Do what you said you were going to do! Accomplish your goals; people pay attention.

3. Don't give a Whoot!:

When you don't care or react to Nonsense, people get scared. They realize they have no control over your emotions.

4. Create Solutions:

Too many people complain. Create a monetizable solution and sell it. Laugh in the faces of the complainers.

5. Control Your Actions and Reactions:

Some things you can't control, but you can always control how you react to them.

6. Read books related to human psychology, manipulation, how the human mind works, etc.

Stop Trying to Manage Your Time by Amantha Imber

Twenty-twenty was quite the year for us all, but for Adore Beauty co-founder Kate Morris, work was particularly stressful. Not only was she managing one of the largest online retail businesses in Australia through a pandemic, but she was also preparing to list her company on the Australian Stock Exchange.

“I remember looking at the schedule our bankers had created,” Morris told me. “I said to them, ‘There must be a mistake because you have me on back-to-back Zoom calls for 12 hours every day for weeks.’ They just nodded and said it was a standard roadshow.”

Morris knew then that the key to making it through this period with her mental health intact would be managing her energy — her time was already spoken for.

Her business coach advised her to return to her purpose. What did she really want to achieve with this IPO? The answer was clear: She wanted it to be the largest ever IPO in Australia led by a female founder and a female CEO. For Morris, it was about making history.

Morris’ coach encouraged her to write this down in a place where she could see it loud and clear. “I put it on a sticky note on the bottom of my computer monitor since I was going to be staring at it for 12 hours a day. The sticky note said: Making history.”

Even when she was delivering the exact same presentation for the nth time on a given day, seeing those words reminded Morris why she was doing it. “It helped me make every presentation fresh — like I was giving it for the first time.”

This is just one of the many energy management tips I’ve learned while interviewing people for my podcast: If you feel like you’re flailing, connect in with your purpose. This might be your overall career purpose (why you have chosen the profession that you are in) or a micro purpose (what is motivating you to do a great job on a project or task). But don’t stop there. Write down your purpose and keep it on your desk to act as a constant visual reminder of why you do what you do, especially when things are exhausting or stressful.

That note may give you boost you need to get through the day.

If you want a few more tips, here are more tokens of advice that I’ve learned from my guests to help you spring back up when your energy is low.

Create a “wall of encouragement.”

Despite having competed in several marathons and ironman competitions over the course of her life, Fulbright scholar, writer, and CEO Holly Ransom spends a lot of time sitting at her desk. For someone used to running many miles each week, the stagnation is agonizing. To help manage her restless energy over the course of the pandemic, during which she spent over 250 days in lockdown in Melbourne, Ransom created a wall of encouragement.

In her home office, Ransom lined the windowsill with cards that the most important people in her life have sent her over the years. “They have messages of support. There are probably a couple of times a week when I inadvertently read one or two, but sometimes I’ll do it intentionally.”

For Ransom, the cards remind her of why she does what she does every day. They re-energize her when she’s feeling drained and help her overcome something we all deal with: negativity bias — our propensity to place more emphasis on negative information than positive. Humans are basically suckers for punishment, and when we experience setbacks or receive negative feedback at work, it has a big impact on our energy levels.

In your own workspace, think about how you can create a wall of encouragement. It might be physical, like Ransom’s, or it might be digital, like a folder on your desktop that contains encouraging emails, awards, positive feedback, or even memes that make you laugh. Social scientists have found that inducing a positive mood has many benefits, including improved well-being and general happiness.

Remove recurring irritants.

In his bestselling book Upstream, Dan Heath wrote about a regular annoyance that used to happen in his life. Heath spends a lot of time writing in cafes and a part of this ritual involves fishing his power cord out of his bag, plugging it into the wall, and then, when he returns to his office, digging the power cord out again, plugging it into the wall again, and so on.

“I’ve got a hundred cords around my desk. So, it’s always just a little bit of a nuisance. But it just seemed like one of those things — that’s the way it had to be,” he said.

In the process of writing Upstream, Heath began thinking about how to better solve problems by targeting their root cause. It suddenly occurred to him that he could save himself time and frustrated energy just by buying a second power cord to live in his laptop bag and keeping the original cord at his office.

The solution was so simple. Why did it take writing a book on problem solving to figure it out?

Heath told me it’s because of a force called tunnelling, coined by Eldar Shafir and Sendhil Mullainathan. When we have limited cognitive resources (or brain power) due to life stresses, we adopt tunnel vision and miss opportunities to identify and solve problems. Particularly when we are dealing with one or two big issues (like a global pandemic), our brain power diminishes and we have less mental capacity to deal with other things.

In the context of the power cord problem, we can look at it like this: When we are facing several big problems in our lives, we ironically don’t have the capacity to solve the little one. As a result, we tend to engage in short-term, reactive thinking.

To escape the trap of tunnelling, give yourself some slack, in the form of time or resources. For example, is there a simple process that you find yourself executing regularly (budgeting, paying bills) that could be automated using software? Are there standard emails that you find yourself writing again and again that you could create a template for?

All of these small tasks eat away at your energy. Finding and eliminating these recurring irritants will help free up the time and resources you need to deal with the bigger things in your life.

Create a “To Don’t” list.

Rachel Botsman is a world-renowned expert on trust and technology and a Trust Fellow at Oxford University. Prior to the pandemic, Botsman had written an annual “to-don’t” list for several years. The purpose of the list was to reflect on things she wanted to do differently. But during her first Covid lockdown, she made this ritual monthly.

“So much of our lives are programmed to ‘add’ tasks and commitments,” Botsman told me. “We’re not taught how to subtract or take things away.”

To overcome the feeling of the never-ending to-do list, Botsman has an ongoing appointment with herself on the last Friday of every month where she sets aside time to consider what she wants to stop doing in her work.

“I give myself a full hour to think about it and reflect on the last month’s list. What did I keep? What did I find hard? Why? What is a pattern I can break?” This process has made Botsman more mindful about where she puts her energy and helps her focus on the work that matters most.

When thinking about your “to don’t” list, consider the things you’re currently doing that are sucking your energy up. There might be certain people that you decide not to see, certain habits that you want to break, or projects that are no longer serving your growth at work. Sadly, there may also be a few items that you want to drop but can’t at this stage in your career. As such, focus on the things that are in your control.

With the rising demands of our workplaces and the endless things that have to get done, we may not always be able to manage our time. Time is a finite resource and it can’t be flexed. But energy is not. Use the strategies highlighted above to protect your well-being and give yourself the spark you need when you’re feeling down.

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9 Best Habits Or Activities To Practice At Night

1. Brushing your teeth and practicing night skincare routine if you have one.
2. Wishing good night to every family member and giving them a hug before bed.
3. Preparing a to-do list for the next day in advance.
4. Setting an alarm and keeping it far away from your reach to make sure that you wake up on time in the morning.
5. Practicing meditation or 15 minutes yoga for relaxation.
6. Positive Affirmations.
7. Writing in your journal about your day or emotions that is troubling you.
8. Drinking 1 glass of water before bed.
9. Walking for 10–15 minutes after having a proper healthy dinner.

16 Behaviors Of A Confident Person

1. He will always talk his mind.

2.Never shy away from making eye-contact. 

3.Great go-getter. 

4. He has clear idea about what he is doing. 

5.He talks with needed conviction. 

6.Never falls for small talks. 

7.Always motivates people around him.

8.Proactive in anything he does. 

9.He has a great convincing ability. 

10.He can deal with any given situation logically. 

11.His body language will make him dependable to others. 

12. He is not influenced by what others are thinking around him. He will always follow what he feels to be appropriate to do. 

13. He takes his responsibilities seriously and completes those with perfection. 

14. Glass is always half full to him. 

15. Always working on betterment of his own self rather than wasting times on trivial matters. 

16. Always carries a smiling face.

10 Useful Life Lessons To Learn From Everyday

1. Let it all go. See what stays.

2. Raise your words, not your voice. It is the rain that grows flowers, not thunder.

3. Just because a decision hurts, doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

4. Everyone must choose one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.

5. You can ignore the reality, but you cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring the reality.

6. The unhappiest folks are those who care the most about what everyone thinks.

7. When you are right, no one remembers. When you are wrong, no one forgets.

8. People lie more to themselves than to others.

9. Silent moves, loud results.

Have a nice day. 

Benefits Of 18 Various Kinds Of Fruits

1.  Apples 🍎 = good digestive health 

2.  Pineapples 🍍= Good skin 

3.  Cucumber 🥒 = Good liver

4.  Watermelon 🍉  = strong erection

5.  Bananas 🍌 = improves sex drive and healthy blood pressure

6.  Oranges 🍊 = boost the immune system with their high vitamin C content.

7.  Grapes 🍇 = improves heart health 

8.  Strawberries 🍓 = reduce inflammation and promote skin health.

9.  Coconut 🥥 = supports brain health and weight management. 

10. Mangoes 🥭 = contribute to healthy skin and immune function 

11.  Avocado 🥑 = helps lower bad cholesterol and supports heart health

12. Eggplant 🍆 = aids in weight management and digestive health.

13. Tomatoes 🍅 = reduce the risk of certain cancers and promote heart health.

14.  Broccoli 🥦 = supports overall health and immunity.

15.  Garlic 🧄 = Boosts your immune system 

16.  Ginger 🫚 = helps in digestion.

17.  Carrots 🥕 = maintain good vision and a healthy immune system

18.  Blueberries 🫐 = Blueberries improve cognitive function and support heart health

Repost for others!   Have a Nice day.

20 VITAL HEART CHECK AND HEART HEALTH QUIZZES & ANSWERS

1. *What is the ideal blood pressure level for a healthy heart?*

   - A) 120/80 mmHg

   - B) 140/90 mmHg

   - C) 160/100 mmHg

   - D) 180/110 mmHg  

   *(Answer: A - 120/80 mmHg)*

2. *How many minutes of moderate exercise should you aim for each week?*

   - A) 30 minutes

   - B) 75 minutes

   - C) 150 minutes

   - D) 300 minutes  

   *(Answer: C - 150 minutes)*

3. *Which of these foods is best for heart health?*

   - A) Red meat

   - B) Vegetables and fruits

   - C) Sugary snacks

   - D) Fried foods  

   *(Answer: B - Vegetables and fruits)*

4. *What is a common sign of a heart attack?*

   - A) Chest pain or discomfort

   - B) Sudden fatigue

   - C) Shortness of breath

   - D) All of the above  

   *(Answer: D - All of the above)*

5. *Which habit is most harmful to heart health?*

   - A) Regular walking

   - B) Smoking

   - C) Drinking water

   - D) Sleeping 7-8 hours  

   *(Answer: B - Smoking)*

6. *Which of these is a heart-healthy fat?*

   - A) Trans fat

   - B) Saturated fat

   - C) Unsaturated fat

   - D) None of the above  

   *(Answer: C - Unsaturated fat)*

7. *How much water should you aim to drink each day for overall health, including your heart?*

   - A) 1-2 cups

   - B) 4-6 cups

   - C) 8-10 cups

   - D) 18-20 cups  

   *(Answer: C - 8-10 cups)*

8. *Which cholesterol type is considered "good" for your heart?*

   - A) LDL

   - B) HDL

   - C) VLDL

   - D) Triglycerides  

   *(Answer: B - HDL)*

9. *What is the main cause of coronary heart disease?*

   - A) High cholesterol

   - B) Low salt intake

   - C) Overeating

   - D) Low blood sugar  

   *(Answer: A - High cholesterol)*

10. *What role does fiber play in heart health?*

    - A) Increases cholesterol

    - B) Reduces cholesterol

    - C) Increases blood pressure

    - D) Causes blood clotting  

    *(Answer: B - Reduces cholesterol)*

11. *How often should you visit your doctor for a heart health check-up?*

    - A) Every 3 months

    - B) Every 6 months

    - C) Once a year

    - D) Only when you feel sick  

    *(Answer: C - Once a year)*

12. *Which of these is a heart-healthy way to prepare food?*

    - A) Deep frying

    - B) Grilling

    - C) Adding extra salt

    - D) Cooking with butter  

    *(Answer: B - Grilling)*

13. *Which of the following can help reduce the risk of heart disease?*

    - A) Eating processed foods

    - B) Managing stress

    - C) Drinking sugary drinks

    - D) Sitting for long periods  

    *(Answer: B - Managing stress)*

14. *What is a normal resting heart rate for most adults?*

    - A) 40-50 beats per minute

    - B) 60-100 beats per minute

    - C) 100-120 beats per minute

    - D) 120-150 beats per minute  

    *(Answer: B - 60-100 beats per minute)*

15. *Which mineral is important for maintaining a healthy heart rhythm?*

    - A) Iron

    - B) Calcium

    - C) Potassium

    - D) Zinc  

    *(Answer: C - Potassium)*

16. *Which of these is a recommended way to reduce salt in your diet?*

    - A) Use fewer herbs and spices

    - B) Add more salt to taste

    - C) Check food labels for sodium content

    - D) Eat more canned and processed foods  

    *(Answer: C - Check food labels for sodium content)*

17. *How does maintaining a healthy weight help your heart?*

    - A) It lowers blood pressure

    - B) It reduces cholesterol

    - C) It lowers the risk of heart disease

    - D) All of the above  

    *(Answer: D - All of the above)*

18. *What effect does stress have on heart health?*

    - A) No effect

    - B) It improves heart function

    - C) It can raise blood pressure

    - D) It decreases cholesterol  

    *(Answer: C - It can raise blood pressure)*

19. *Which of these drinks is heart-healthy?*

    - A) Sugary sodas

    - B) Alcohol

    - C) Water

    - D) Energy drinks  

    *(Answer: C - Water)*

20. *How much sleep should you aim for each night to support heart health?*

    - A) 3-4 hours

    - B) 5-6 hours

    - C) 7-8 hours

    - D) 9-10 hours  

    *(Answer: C - 7-8 hours)*

Is Self-awareness A Sign Of Intelligence ?

Definitely yes, but self-awareness is merely the first step towards self-actualization. 

The truly brilliant and happy people are not only self-aware, but they are also able to use metacognition to change their thought and emotional patterns which they previously observed with self-awareness. 

Metacognition involves thinking about your thoughts and having the control and discipline to change responses to external stimuli and uncomfortable or harmful internal thoughts and emotions. 

In other words, metacognition allows one to master their minds and emotions, which makes them into very stable, calm, wise, happy, and unflappable individuals who know, understand, and love themselves. 

They don’t feel anger, envy, insecurity, sadness, or hatred towards themselves or others because they have converted these harmful unconscious patterns into conscious patterns which they can control and modify. 

Such people are constantly and rapidly improving themselves with seemingly little effort, and interacting with them always induces a sense of awe and immense respect within me.

Self-awareness is merely step one and it allows one to observe their thoughts and emotions without identifying with them and without mindlessly responding to them; but observation alone doesn’t change anything. 

Self-awareness merely allows one to observe themselves with full honesty. The next step is to change these internal patterns and processes which are deemed to be harmful to the individual. 

All our actions and feelings originate from unconscious patterns in the mind, and self-mastery is achieved by becoming conscious of these patterns and then being able to modify them. 

For example, someone with metacognition would realize when they feel envy towards someone, and then they would understand that this emotional response is not productive, and they can then change their response to instead feel admiration for the person they were previously envious of, and they can then befriend and learn from that person and also feel genuinely happy for them. 

Metacognition is also the best way to overcome self-esteem issues because it helps one to identify and exit from toxic thought- and emotional-loops, and to then get rid of those harmful patterns from their minds and to replace them with more helpful and constructive patterns instead, which are based on reality rather than the worst-case scenario conjured up by an unhealthy mind.

 Metacognition allows one to analyze and modify their internal patterns to make changes in their behavior in the real world. 

People who are competent at doing this difficult internal work are truly happy because they are not slaves to their minds and emotions—they have undoubtedly mastered themselves. 

The sky is the limit for such people in every sphere of life such as relationships, work, finding meaning and purpose, achieving profound happiness and satisfaction, etc.

The vast majority of people will never get close to achieving this state and I expect only a very small minority of people to ever reach this state, but I only need to find about five other people who can do this—one life partner, two close friends, and a couple of colleagues/collaborators.

 Interacting, living, and working with them is a pleasure and we can make rapid progress in anything which we attempt. 

I consider metacognition which is predicated on self-awareness to be the highest form of human intelligence since it enables all great achievements and personal development by removing the artificial mental limits which most people unknowingly place on themselves. 

Only people who have developed metacognition can experience true freedom and happiness, and they can realize their full potential because they are no longer fighting themselves and because they don’t create their own misery. 

Have a wonderful day.

23 Behaviors Of Confident People To Note

1. Speaks openly and clearly
2. Radiates inner peace and balance
3. Is attentive and relaxed
4. Has a relaxed facial expression and an open body language.
5. Listens more than speak
6. Is assertive without being arrogant
7. Can laugh about himself
8. Does not hesitate to apologize if he is wrong.
9. Acts responsible and asks for help when needed.
10. Doesn't need to prove himself all the time and is a good listener.
11. Knows its strengths and weaknesses
12. Does not panic if someone is unfair towards him, but reacts independently and consistently.
13. Does not seek confirmation from others when they know they are doing or saying the right thing.
14. Trusts in his "gut feeling" and intuition
15. Enjoys learning
16. Can handle failures
17. Takes the initiative for himself and seizes opportunities
18. Does not speak in a hurry in a conversation and does not interrupt the interlocutor.
19. Knows how to deal with his emotions and therefore pays attention to a respectful treatment.
20. Does not devalue others, but supports them
21. Is not dependent on the opinions of others
22. Has a good sense of humor
23. Knows when to say no and does it in a polite way.

Self-confidence and Self-esteem Development In 3 Steps

 1. Do hard things.

• Waking up at 5 am is hard.
• Running first thing in the morning is hard.
• Working on your business alone on a Saturday night is hard.
• Quitting your job to pursue what makes you happier is hard.
• Moving to a new place to find better friends is hard.
• Deciding what you want to do with your life is hard.

2. Doing hard things breeds confidence.

If you do these things, you will begin to develop self-esteem.

But what is self-esteem?

Esteem is respect and admiration.
Self-esteem is respect and admiration for yourself.

3. That’s right, it means you think you’re awesome.

And not in some arrogant way. We all know people like that and they are no fun.

Most often, behind the facade and underneath the layers, they are simply seeking approval.

We all are. Start by getting your own approval.

20 Healthy Habits That Are Good To Get Into In 2025

 

1. Drink water.
2. Talk with a positive person.
3. Write down three good things that happened to you each day.
4. Laugh – even if you have to force it. The mere action of laughing releases endorphins.
5. Get some sun (or a positive vibe, if it’s a gray day.): I haven't been exposed enough sunlight. 
6. Go for an exercise or meditation.
7. Ask for a hug from one person a day.
8. Call an old friend or relative.
9. Invest some time doing a hobby you enjoy and find relaxing.
10. Buy something new (even something small, like a new type of coffee.)
11. Distance from the people who sucks your inner peace: I blacklisted a lot of people and stopped talking to them. :D
12. Take a nap.
13. Know your limits.
14. Self-care.
15. Eat healthy.
16. Set smart goals.
17. Stay organised.
18. Sleep well.
19. Avoid Cigarette: If you can not avoid, try to consume least as much as you can.
20. Share with a smile if you like this post and follow me, Have a nice day......... ;)

Edit : If you ever get any chance for hiking, go for it. We’ve a lot of beautiful places.

21 Daily Habits That Could Make A Huge Improvement On Our Lives

 

1. 5 Minutes More - Just add 5 more minutes to anything productive you do. Procrastinate on procrastinating.
2. Do Something ASAP - When anything comes in your mind do something about it immediately, even if it is just planning it. Get it out of your head.
3. Set Your Intentions - Know what you are going to do today. Lead the day actively.
4. Check Things Off - When you are done with something make a clear-cut mark to be done with it.
5. Start Early - Everyone works better in the morning. Do something difficult before you'd normally get up. You'll feel great all day.
6. Remind Yourself - 99% of all self-improvement is repetition. Multiple daily reminders ingrain concepts.
7. Control Your Time - If you don't control your time you'll end up wasting a lot of it. You only have 24 hours each day and maybe only this one life; Don't waste a single second.
8. Go Outside - Add a bit of nature (ideally a natural body of water of some sort) to your daily routine. The calm will often reset you.
9. Meditate - Work out your body, your mind and your heart and soul. Go inward. Learn about yourself. And improve.
10. Love Yourself - Spend some time each day feeling proud or happy or loving with who you are. You spend 24 hours a day with yourself. That's a long time to hate someone.
11. Have Fun - Do something each day that's just fun. Follow a hobby, pick up a new skill or read in your favorite book.
12. Drink More Water - While 2L a day is recommended, 3–4L will really make you feel healthy and refreshed.
13. Read A Book - 1 Chapter a day or 10 pages.
14. Eat More Greens - Fruits and Vegetables over candy and snacks. Try having 3–4 Fruits or Veggies in every meal.
15. Focus On Earning - Instead of trying save try to earn more. What could you do today that might make you and your time worth more?
16. Act Big - Go for 10x more of what you think you want. Take it seriously and give it an honest shot. You'll reach much further as your mental limits won't hold you back as much.
17. Reflect - Whatever you did, learn to reflect on it. What went well? What did not? What is one thing you will do better tomorrow?
18. Be A Hero - First identify who that is and then take a step there daily. It makes an astounding difference when you choose where you want to go.
19. Hug Someone - Release some oxytocin by being physical. If that is not possible then help someone. If you can't do that, then be charitable.
20. Be Present - This moment is all that matters. Take it in. You are alive now. Work with purpose, laugh with true joy or do what you need to do in the here and now.
21. Break A Limit - Push a boundary and test your limits. Challenge yourself to be better than you were before so you move into who you want to be.