Growth Philosophy

Nobody likes feeling stupid, but stupid questions are often really important. Learn about five good reasons why in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Stay tuned to learn more. Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in today's episode: Why we worry about asking stupid questions  What the fear of public speaking and not asking questions has in common Five important reasons why it is good to ask the stupid questions Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes The 3 C's of Good Health Eight Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power (listen free with Audible trial) Topics: Questions, Health, Good health, Wellbeing, Physical health, Mental health, Happiness, Success, Peak performance, Unlocking your potential, Working out, Exercise, Physical activity, Health is wealth, Healthy habits, How to live longer

You've heard about work-life balance - but why is that important?  And how can having downtime help you? Find out more about that in this episode.  Listen to the podcast to learn more. ----------- Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes The 3 C's of Good Health Radical Productivity: Master Your Time, Eliminate Procrastination, and Radically Improve Your Productivity Topics: Health, Good health, Wellbeing, Physical health, Mental health, Happiness, Success, Peak performance, Unlocking your potential, Productivity, Work Life balance, Health is wealth, Healthy habits, How to live longer, Stress, Anxiety

Learn about 5 simple and effective practices you can adopt to improve your life, and positively impact the lives of others too. Listen to the podcast to learn more. Here's a snapshot of what you will learn: The practice that can help you be more positive Why self care is not selfish What the movie "Pay it forward" can teach you about living a good life The best way to deal with setbacks What you can do to have a positive impact on the world How to get started Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes You Are Luckier Than You Think You Are. Here's Why The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life  Topics: Personal growth, Self awareness, Self care, Self empowerment, New Year's resolutions, 2021, Helping others, Pay it forward, Happiness, Mindset, Growth mindset, Positive psyschology, Positivity, Mindfulness, Life tips, Success, Self improvement, Self help, Personal development, Mental health.

Learn how the fear of the COVID-19 virus can (and is) impacting our lives negatively, and what you can do about it in this episode. Listen to the podcast to learn more.  Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in this episode: Why fear is not inherently bad (and when it is) Example of the COVID fear factor in action Why connection is a big part of our wellbeing and happiness And more... Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes The Five Major Symptoms of Coronavirus You Need to Watch Out For (CFRST) Eight Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power (listen free with Audible trial) Topics: Coronavirus self care, COVID-19 self care, Health, Good health, Wellbeing, Mental health, Happiness, Stress tips, Anxiety tips, Dealing with fear, Mental health, Self care

Learn about five of the most important symptoms of the COVID-19 virus you need to know about in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Listen to the podcast to find out more. Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in this episode: How lack of information or confusion is one of the biggest problems of the current pandemic The 5 major symptoms of COVID-19 virus you need to know about What to do if you are worried about being infected by the virus Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes The 3 C's of Good Health Eight Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power (listen free with Audible trial) Topics: Coronavirus symptoms, COVID-19 symptoms, Health, Good health, Wellbeing, Physical health, Mental health, Happiness, Stress tips, Mental health, Self care

In today's episode learn about the 2 foods you need to reduce (if not completely cut out) from your diet, why it is important for your health (and lifespan), as well as how you can easily get started. Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in today's episode: The current problem with junk-snacks How a simple step of cutting down on just two things from your diet can not just improve your health, but can also help you live longer How you can easily get started Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes The 3 C's of Good Health Eight Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power (listen free with Audible trial) Topics: Health, Good health, Wellbeing, Physical health, Mental health, Happiness, Success, Peak performance, Unlocking your potential, Working out, Exercise, Physical activity, Health is wealth, Healthy habits, How to live longer

Learn about the 3 C's of good health, and the importance of conscious effort in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in today's episode: How physical health can impact every area of your life The 3 C's you need to keep in mind to improve your health Why health really is wealth, and good health is crucial if you want to be happy Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes Why You Need To Free Yourself From the Trap of Perfection The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Topics: Health, Good health, Wellbeing, Physical health, Mental health, Happiness, Success, Peak performance, Unlocking your potential, Working out, Exercise, Physical activity, Health is wealth

Find out about "Positive Capitalism" and how money can be a great resource in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Listen to the episode to learn more. Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in today's episode: Why Capitalism is not the culprit that it is made out to be The biggest reason why Capitalism becomes a problem The positives of money, and why it is important What money, the internet and a hammer has in common Why we need to practice Positive capitalism (and how) Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes Why You Need To Free Yourself From the Trap of Perfection The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Topics: Capitalism, Money, Greed, Personal growth, Self care, Happiness, Prosperity, Poverty, Entrepreneurship, Social good, Collective good, Doing good, Paying it forward, Humanism, Helping others, Stress, Anxiety, Mental health

Learn about some important things you need to know about having a perfect life, as well as the major challenges people face right now when it comes to having a good life in today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Listen to this episode to learn more. Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in today's episode: The biggest problem with our current definition of the perfect life What influences this interpretation of the perfect life and why that is problematic How long it takes a pro to take a great social media photo How the perfect life is a mirage What NOT to do if you want to have a good life Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes You Are Luckier Than You Think You Are. Here's Why The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Topics: Happiness, Mindset, Growth mindset, Positive psyschology, Positivity, Mindfulness, Life tips, Success, Self improvement, Self help, Personal growth, Personal development, Mental health, Comparison, Self care

Learn how perfection can become a trap, and what you can do about it. Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in today's episode: How perfection can become a trap The biggest problem with perfection Five Ways in which perfection can do you more harm than good What Shakespeare, Leonardo Da Vinci and Picasso can teach you about perfection Five tips on how you can avoid falling into the perfection trap Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes Prioritising Perseverance - The Story of the Ant and the Grasshopper The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Topics: Perfection, Mastery, Mindset, Growth mindset, Peak performance, Career tips, Success, Self improvement, Personal growth, Personal development, Happiness

Would you like to learn one of the key secrets to becoming good at something?  Then stay tuned because that's what today's talk is all about. Here's a snapshot of what you will learn in today's episode: The secret to becoming good at anything What basketball legends can teach you about becoming really good at something What it takes to develop speed and skill What you need to avoid doing How to enjoy the benefit of muscle memory Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes Here's What You Need to Know About Self Discipline Never Give Up: Motivational Stories of Determination, Perseverance and Success Topics: Mastery, Mindset, Growth mindset, Peak performance, Career tips, Success, Self improvement, Personal growth, Personal development

Learn what essential lesson the story about the ant and the grasshopper can teach you about life, and success, in today's talk. Knowing (and practising) this is crucial for doing well in any and every area of life. What you'll learn: The story of the ant and the grasshopper and what you can learn from it What you need to prioritise over short term gain and why What Muhammad Ali can teach you about perseverance Why perseverance matters in your personal life What is perseverance and how to practice it And more... Have questions or comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: All past episodes How to stop your insecurities from weighing you down Never Give Up: Motivational Stories of Determination, Perseverance and Success Topics: Fable, story, personal growth, growth mindset, success mindset, happiness, impact, making a dent in the universe, make a dent in the universe, short term pain, cost benefit, Muhammad Ali, Mother Teresa, James Dyson, J.K.Rowling, Abraham Lincoln, persistence, mindset, self help, self improvement, self awareness

We are all lucky, each and every one of us. But it's easy to forget that. Learn about just how incredibly lucky you are, about the importance of getting perspective on that very important part of your life and about the importance of counting your blessings (and how you can get started) in this talk. What you'll learn: Why being able to listen to this talk makes you extremely lucky How many people die every day How you are luckier than 466 million What 1 in 3 people cannot do (but you can) What is essential for 94 percent of your ability to taste anything What you can't live without but take for granted 9 reasons why you need to count your blessings regularly What happens when you focus on what you don't have (7 problems) Easy way to get started with developing an attitude of gratitude Have questions &/or comments? Submit them here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: This Is Crucial for Happiness, No Matter Who You Are Here's What You Need to Know About Self Discipline What a Mosquito Bite Can Teach You About Dealing With Your Past How to stop your insecurities from weighing you down Book > How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days         Details of the references are available on my blog - at mhasalek.com  Topics: Attitude of gratitude, Luck, Lucky, Self care, Mental health, Mental strength, Optimism, Pragmatism, Stoicism, Statistics, Facts, Trivia, Anosmia, Mortality, Death rate, Count your blessings, Happiness, Positive thinking, Negative thinking, Mindset, Growth mindset, Self help, Self awareness, Personal development, Personal growth

Having to deal with toxic people is one of the worst things that can happen to someone. But unfortunately, toxic people are very common, which makes knowing how to deal with toxic behaviour an essential skill. Learn how you can deal with toxic people and their behaviour in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Stay tuned to learn more. What you'll learn: What the most effective way for dealing with toxic people is 10 tips tips and strategies how to deal with toxic behaviour What happens when you don't deal with toxic people, and why you need to do something And more... Have questions &/or comments? Submit them here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: How to Identify Toxic People - 13 Signs a Person Is Toxic Negative Trigger List - What It Is, and Why You Need One What a Mosquito Bite Can Teach You About Dealing With Your Past How to stop your insecurities from weighing you down Book > How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days         Topics: Toxic relationships, Toxic people, Toxic behaviour, Happiness, Connection, Relationship, Toxic workplace, Toxic colleagues, Toxic friends, Manipulators, Narcissists, Emotional wellbeing, Mental health, Wellbeing, Wellness, Self care, Negativity, Positivity, Positive thinking, Negative thinking, Mindset, Growth mindset, Self help, Self awareness, Personal development, Personal growth

Toxic people are bad for you, but identifying them can be challenging. Learn how to identify them, as well as how you can get started with dealing with them in today's talk. What you'll learn: How toxic people can affect your mental health and wellbeing How they can affect your physical health 13 ways to identify toxic people How to get started dealing with toxic people How awareness can be one of the best ways to help others Have questions &/or comments? Submit them here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: Research about impact of negative relationships on health The importance of connections What a Mosquito Bite Can Teach You About Dealing With Your Past How to stop your insecurities from weighing you down Book > How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days       Topics: Toxic relationships, Toxic people, Toxic behviour, Happiness, Connection, Relationship, Bonding, Research, Emotional wellbeing, Mental health, Wellbeing, Wellness, Self care, Toxic people, Harvard, Orkney, Networking, Negativity, Positivity, Positive thinking, Negative thinking, Mindset, Growth mindset, Self help, Self awareness, Personal development, Personal growth

Find out what the key to happiness is according to Harvard scientists in today's talk. Stay tuned to learn more.  What you'll learn: What Harvard researchers view as the secret to a happy life Superficial vs deep connections Forming deep connections virtually Why Orkney is one of my all-time-favorite travel destinations What NOT to do at a networking event The mindset that sabotages genuine connections Tips on getting started creating genuine and deep connections The people you need to avoid The most important thing you need to remember when it comes to connecting with others Have questions &/or comments? Submit them here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: Can relationships boost longevity and wellbeing (Harvard)?  What a Mosquito Bite Can Teach You About Dealing With Your Past Your Essential Guide to Doomsurfing - What You Need to Know How to stop your insecurities from weighing you down  Book > How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days     Topics: Happiness, Connection, Relationship, Bonding, Harvard research, Emotional wellbeing, Mental health, Wellbeing, Wellness, Self care, Toxic people, Harvard, Orkney, Networking, Negativity, Positivity, Positive thinking, Negative thinking, Mindset, Growth mindset, Self help, Self awareness, Personal development, Personal growth

Would you like to learn how to deal with your insecurities?  Then stay tuned because that's what today's talk is all about. What you'll learn: Why insecurities are a major cause for unhappiness The origin of insecurities How different people have different insecurities 3 strategies for dealing with insecurities What your insecurities have in common with cockroaches The only time you should address your insecurities What you need to do next Have questions &/or comments? Submit them here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: What a Mosquito Bite Can Teach You About Dealing With Your Past Your Essential Guide to Doomsurfing - What You Need to Know Negative trigger list - What it is and why you need one 5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset Book > How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days   Topics: Negativity, Positivity, Positive thinking, Negative thinking, Mindset, Growth mindset, Depression, Anxiety, Mental health, Self care, Self help, Self awareness, Personal development, Personal growth, Insecurities, Mental strength, Wellbeing, Happiness

Find out what digital minimalism is, why it is important, and how adopting it can help you improve your life in today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Here are some of the things you will learn in today's episode:  What is digital minimalism How technological advances can be a double-edged sword How you are using up your mental energy without even realising What your energy level has in common with a car How many apps people have on their phone on average, and how many they actually use (the answer will shock you) How your energy level affects your mental health How your physical energy level is connected to your mental energy level 4 things you can do to get started with digital minimalism today Have questions? Post them here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: Learn how to make self-discipline easy Mindset hack for dealing with failure 5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset Book: Deep Work - Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Book: How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days  Coming next week:  How to declutter your mind.  Subscribe to get notified! Topics: Minimalism, Digital minimalism, mental health, self care, self discipline, inner strength, mental strength, personal power, resilience, tenacity, habits, routine, self help, personal growth, mindset, growth mindset, success, happiness, life advice, better life, social media, smartphone, information overload. 

Turns out a mosquito bite can teach you something very valuable about life, namely about dealing with your past.  Find out more about it in today's episode. What you will learn:  What a mosquito bite can teach you about your past experiences How you might be deliberately choosing unhappiness What happens when you focus on negative memories What does not change no matter how hard you try What our perspective has to do with our experiences, and which perspective leads to a better life What you can do about negative experiences you can't put a positive spin on What our focus has in common with a parking space Why you need to let bygones be bygones What you need to do to move forward and create a good life Have questions &/or comments? Submit them here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: Your Essential Guide to Doomsurfing - What You Need to Know Negative trigger list - What it is and why you need one 5 reasons why you need to try mindfulness 5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Negativity, Positivity, Positive thinking, Negative thinking, Mindset, Growth mindset, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Mental health, Self care, Self help, Self awareness, Personal development, Personal growth

Learn about the most common misconception about success in today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast.  Learning this is not just important, it is essential in order for you to have a better and happier life.  Stay tuned to learn more. What will you learn in today's talk: The most common myth about success The problem with the incorrect definition of success The reality about happiness Why money is not everything What money is, and is not The question you need to ask yourself to have a good life Have questions? Post them here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: Learn how to make self-discipline easy The key reasons why people give up Mindset hack for dealing with failure 5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Self discipline, inner strength, mental strength, personal power, resilience, tenacity, habits, routine, self help, personal growth, mindset, growth mindset, success, happiness, life advice, better life

Do you want to know what an essential factor for success in every area of your life?  Its Self discipline.  Without it, success in the different areas of your life becomes extremely challenging.  Learn what it is, why it is important, as well as why it becomes a challenge to practice and how you can get started with it today in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast.  Listen to the episode to learn more. What you'll learn in today's talk: What is self discipline Why it is so important Why it can be challenging to practice self discipline How to get started 3 Questions to ask yourself to get started today Additional tip to make self discipline easier Have questions? Post them here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: Learn how to make self-discipline easy The key reasons why people give up Mindset hack for dealing with failure 5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Self discipline, inner strength, mental strength, personal power, resilience, tenacity, habits, routine, self help, personal growth, mindset, growth mindset, success, happiness, life advice, better life

Creating new habits can be really useful, and beneficial, but it can be hard to do. But it doesn't need to be. Want to learn about an easy way (in fact, the easiest way that I know) for creating new habits? Then stay tuned, because that is what today's talk is all about. What will you learn: What are habits The mechanics of habits - How are they formed Why habits are useful and important Why we struggle to create habits The easiest way to create habits Submit your questions & comments here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: Learn how to make self-discipline easy Negative trigger list - What it is and why you need one 5 reasons why you need to try mindfulness 5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Habits, Personal growth, Self help, Self improvement, Brain hacks, Mind hacks, Personal development, Success tips, Happiness tips, Happiness, Wellbeing, Mental health, Meditation, Health, Fitness, Mindset, Growth mindset, Mental triggers

Respect is one of the most important currencies in life. But why is it so important? Just why does respect play such an important role in our lives? That's what you will learn about in today's talk. What will you learn:  Moral reasons why respect is important Spiritual reasons why respect is important Philosophical reasons why respect is important  Practical reasons why respect is important How to easily give and get respect Submit your questions & comments here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: The psychology of reciprocity  Negative trigger list - What it is and why you need one 5 reasons why you need to try mindfulness 5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Respect, Morality, Fairness, Philosophy, Spirituality, Doing good, Being good, Equity, Good behaviour, Religion, Social currency, Humanism, Life, Life advice, Success tips, Influence, Leadership, Happiness, Personal growth, Self improvement, Self actualisation, Personal development, Mindset, Growth mindset

You might be falling into the trap of doomsurfing without even knowing, and that can negatively impact your health, wellbeing, and happiness. Want to know more? Then stay tuned, because that's what today's talk is all about. What will you learn: What is doomsurfing Why you need to know about it  How it can affect you How to deal with it (and stop doomsurfing) Submit your questions & comments here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: Learn how to make self-discipline easy  Negative trigger list - What it is and why you need one 5 reasons why you need to try mindfulness 5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Doomsurfing, Doomscrolling, Negative thinking, Catastrophising, Negative news, News, Binging, Mental health, Self care, Anxiety, Depression, Despair, Pandemic, Coronavirus, Bad news, Think for yourself, Think better, Mindset, Growth mindset, Happiness, Wellbeing, Anxiety tips, Stress tips, Good habit, Happiness tips

Self-discipline is a great thing to have, you know that. That said, it can be really hard to practice. But there is a way you can make self-discipline easy for yourself. Want to learn how? Then stay tuned, because that's what today's talk is all about. What you'll learn: A great way to make self-discipline easy, using accountability partners What is an accountability partner Why you need an accountability partner Role of an accountability partner Accountability partner, or group? Where to find accountability partners Getting started with accountability partners Submit your questions & comments here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: 30-day accountability partner template The key reasons why people give up Mindset hack for dealing with failure 5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Self-discipline, Accountability, Accountability partners, Mastermind groups, Success, Growth mindset, Goals, Willpower, Work smart, Think better

Why is mindfulness good for you?  Find out 5 major ways (research-backed) mindfulness can help you improve your life in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Episode highlights: How mindfulness helps with stress How mindfulness helps with mood How mindfulness helps with the immune system How mindfulness helps with mental health How mindfulness helps with recovery How to get started practicing mindfulness, and easily make it a daily habit Submit your questions & comments here, and/or on twitter. Additional resources: How to adopt a mindfulness habit in just 2 minutes a day Test to find out how mindful you are - Mindful Attention Awareness Score (MAAS) 8 Week Mindfulness Program  5 essential things you should know about the growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Mindfulness, Wellbeing, Self care, Self help, Self improvement, Mental health, Mindset, Personal growth, Personal development, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety tips, Stress tips, Emotional regulation, Happiness, Mood booster, Better mood, Health, Coronavirus, Immune system, Immune boosters, Health tips

You have heard about mindfulness, but do you really know what it is? Do you really understand it?  Learn more about what mindfulness is and finally get clarity about it in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Episode highlights: What is mindfulness?  The scientific definition of mindfulness Examples of mindfulness Why mindfulness is important Submit your questions & comments here, or on twitter. Additional resources: How to adopt mindfulness in 2 minutes a day Test to find out how mindful you are - Mindful Attention Awareness Score (MAAS) 8 ways to deal with your unconscious biases 5 essential things you should know about growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Mindfulness, self care, self help, personal growth, self improvement, happiness tips, happiness, mental health, growth mindset, mindset, personal development, mental strength, personal power, success tips, wellbeing. 

Did you know that you can turn your daily toothbrushing into a practice that can help you to be more mindful, calm, help you with your stress and anxiety, and improve your life?  Sounds useful, right? Want to learn more?  Then listen in, because that is what today's talk is all about. Listen to today's podcast to learn more.  Episode highlights:  A big truth about life and happiness What mindful toothbrushing is How to easily create a mindfulness habit in 2 minutes a day (work smart, not hard) Submit your questions & comments here, or on twitter. Additional resources: 30 Benefits of Mindfulness – Discover Why Mindfulness Is Good For You 8 ways to deal with your unconscious biases The key reason why people give up 5 essential things you should know about growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: mindfulness, unusual, how to practice mindfulness, life hacking, how to think better, mindset, growth mindset, self help, self care, self awareness, self improvement, personal development, personal growth, happiness, self empowerment, personal power

What is a negative trigger list, and why do you need one?  How can it help you improve yourself, and your life?  That is what you will learn in today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Episode highlights: Which thoughts do you more harm than good What a negative trigger list is What are negative triggers Benefits of creating a list of your negative triggers How to create your own negative trigger list Submit your questions & comments here, or on twitter. Additional resources: 8 ways to deal with cognitive biases 5 tips to help you improve your mindset The key reason why people give up 5 essential things you should know about growth mindset How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days  Topics: negativity, positive thinking, how to think better, mindset, growth mindset, self help, self care, self awareness, self improvement, personal development, personal growth, happiness, self empowerment, personal power

Getting started with meditation can be hard. Lots of beginners find it challenging to meditate. But it doesn't have to be. Want to learn about how you can easily get started with meditation in the next few minutes, even if you've never practiced mediation before? Then stick around, because that's what we'll talk about in today's episode, and more. Episode highlights  Here are a few things you will learn in today's episode: 3 key benefits of meditation 2 key insights that can make or break any habit you want to develop The easiest way to get started with meditation (even if you are new, or have struggled in the past) The most popular meditation app How to get started in the next 5 minutes (for free) Additional resources: All  episodes  A beginner's guide to meditation - What meditation is, is not, & why it is good for you (research-backed) 5 Major Meditation Myths Debunked More insights & guides on personal growth  How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: how to meditate, meditation, meditation guide, beginner's guide, mindfulness, relaxation tips, stress tips, anxiety tips, meditation app, wellbeing, meditation benefits, mental health, self help, self care, self improvement, self development, personal growth, personal development, happiness tips

Your cognitive biases can result in discriminatory behaviors, as well as harmful behaviors, without you even knowing. Yes, despite your best intentions, you might be unconsciously sabotaging yourself.  Learn how to deal with such unconscious biases and beliefs in today's episode. What you will learn:  How your cognitive biases can be bad for you 8 ways you can avoid and counteract cognitive biases How your thoughts are often not ones you consciously choose What moral dialect is And more.... For detailed show notes (and to ask questions), visit the website. Stop your unconscious biases from sabotaging you. Listen to today's episode to learn how.   Additional resources: 8 ways to deal with your Cognitive biases Past episodes More insights & guides on personal growth How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Cognitive Bias, Self awareness, Self help, Self improvement, Personal development, Racism, Sexism, Ageism, Biases, Discrimination, Unconscious thinking, Subconscious mind, Think for yourself, How to, Self sabotage, Mind, Brain, Behaviour 

Did you know that you might have discriminatory beliefs without you even knowing?! Learn more about such invisible, unconscious beliefs (cognitive biases), their impact, and exercises to demonstrate the result, impact (and more) in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast.  What you will learn:  What are cognitive biases  How you might be biased without knowing My personal experience of discrimination/racism What 95% of people said when they were asked to imagine a typical drug user (research) What thinking well is (not) about Post your questions & comments on the website, or my twitter. Note: There is a blooper! But since the aim is to do one-take shows, it's left there. What do you think, does it make any major impact on the podcast, and your enjoyment of it? Let me know. Topics: Cognitive bias, Unconscious bias, Psychology, Racism, Sexism, Ageism, Prejudice, Equality, Diversity, Thinking better, How to think better, Subconscious, Critical thinking, Antiracism, Antiracist, Discrimination, Colorism, Fairness, Fair treatment, Human rights, Humanism, Kindness, Compassion, Empathy, Mindset, Growth mindset, Self awareness, Tough questions, Common sense, Examine your thoughts, All lives matter

You've heard that mediation is good for you.  Ever wondered why?  Or whether these benefits are just hearsay or genuine verifiable benefits?  How about whether what you've heard about meditation is really fact or myth?  If you have ever wondered about these and want to learn more, then listen to today's podcast, because those are the things that you will learn about today. Episode guide:  01:30 - 5 main myths about meditation (+ myths debunked) 07:28 - What meditation actually is (goals of meditation) 08:59 - 5 Scientific reasons why you should meditate (benefits) 15:42 - A key insight on getting started with meditation 17:36 - How to improve your understanding + Next steps Website (for more resources, asking questions, and the full list of researches) -- mhasalek.com  To learn more, listen to the podcast.  Additional resources: How to Get Started With Meditation (Easy Method) Past episodes More insights & guides on personal growth How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: why meditate, meditation, meditation myths, meditation benefits, myths debunked, meditation guide, beginner's guide, introduction, relaxation tips, stress tips, anxiety tips, mental health, self care, self-care, self improvement, self development, personal growth, personal development, brain health, calm tips, mental strength, happiness.

It is important to have a personal favourite.  Why?  And how do you discover your personal favourite?  That's the topic of today's talk.  Listen to this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast to learn more. Learn how one mental exercise can help improve your self-esteem and self-confidence levels, as well as improve the overall quality of your life. Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: The key reason why people give up What is growth mindset? What is fixed mindset?  Past episodes How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Self esteem, self confidence, self hate, confidence tips, self care, mental health, mental strength, happiness, quality of life, life tips, life advice, personal growth, self-awareness.

Both are to do with the collective - but one is very good for us, while the other often results is destructive consequences.  Which one is which?  Which one should you avoid, and how?  Learn in this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. More insights & guides (& detailed show notes) are available on my website: mhasalek.com Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: What is growth mindset? What is fixed mindset? 10 key differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset Past episodes (Full list) How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Herd mentality, Group think, Herd immunity, Think for yourself, Think better, How to think better, Happiness, Self care, Self help, Self improvement, Self awareness, Personal development

Improving your mindset is one of the best things you can do to improve your life.  You know that now. But how can you do it, i.e. improve your mindset? That's what we will explore in today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast.  Learn about 5 great tips to help you improve your mindset.  Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: Mindset hack for dealing with & overcoming failure What children can teach you about growth mindset Past episodes More insights & guides on personal growth How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Mindset, Growth mindset, Thinking better, Think better, Self improvement, Self help, Self care, Mental health, Happiness, Success, Career tips, Success tips, Personal growth, Self awareness

Your ability to deal with, and overcome, failures can be the key to success vs failure, or happiness vs unhappiness.  Learn about a mindset hack for effectively dealing with failures (a.k.a challenges, and setbacks) in today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast.  Listen to the episode to learn more.  Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Additional resources: 5 great tips to help you improve your mindset A beginner's guide to meditation - What it is, is not, & why it is good for you (research-backed) Past episodes More insights & guides on personal growth How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Topics: Mindset, Growth mindset, Positive thinking, Life hacking, Mind hacking, Failure, Setbacks, Challenges, Success tips, Growth tips, Personal growth, Personal improvement, Self improvement, Personal development

What can you learn from children about the growth mindset? Find out in today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast.  Additional resources: Mindset Hack for Dealing With and Overcoming Failures 5 Great Tips To Help You Improve Your Mindset (And Your Life) Past episodes More insights & guides on personal growth How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: Growth mindset, Fixed mindset, Tenacity, Mental strength, Confidence, Self motivation, Personal development, Personal growth, Self help, Self improvement, Growth philosophy, Stoicism, Success mindset

What is a fixed mindset?  How is a fixed mindset different from a growth mindset?  Learn about fixed mindset in today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. Additional resources: What is growth mindset? Fixed mindset vs growth mindset How To Deal With Negative Thoughts: The Definitive Guide All episodes of the Growth Philosophy podcast How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: Fixed mindset, What is fixed mindset, Growth mindset, Fixed mindset vs growth mindset, Mindset, Think better, Self improvement, Self help, Personal growth, Personal development, Success, Happiness

Not quite clear on what growth mindset actually is (or is not)? Listen to today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast to learn more, and get clear on what growth mindset actually is.  Listen to this episode to learn more.  Additional resources: What is fixed mindset? What is Personal Development? – An Essential Guide to Personal Development (+ FAQs)  All episodes of the Growth Philosophy podcast More insights & guides on personal growth How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: Self improvement, Self help, Personal development, Personal growth, Mindset, Growth mindset, Success, Self awareness, How to think better

Is prolonging the Coronavirus lockdown a good idea? I do not believe so, for 3 big reasons. Listen to today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast to learn the 3 big reasons why prolonging the Coronavirus lockdown is a bad idea. Listen to this episode to learn more. Additional resources: What is a fixed mindset? What is a growth mindset? 5 Tips on How To Stay Positive No Matter What All episodes of the Growth Philosophy podcast How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days   Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: Coronavirus, COVID19, Coronavirus lockdown, Quarantine, The new normal, Anxiety, Stress, Mental health, Socialising, Social bonds, Happiness, Life tips, Life advice, Opinion

Why do people give up?  Ask different people, and you will get different answers. But at the root of it, there is nearly always one key reason why people give up.  Listen to today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast to find out what that is, and how to not fall into that trap.  Listen to learn more.  Additional resources: All episodes  10 Tips On How to Increase Your Self-Empowerment 5 Great Tips To Help You Improve Your Mindset (And Your Life) More insights & guides on personal growth How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: Self confidence, Self belief, Self empowerment, Happiness, Stress, Anxiety, Mental health, Mental strength, Resilience, Tenacity, Personal success, Goals, Ambitions, Success tips, Career tips, Dreams, Failure, Failing forward

The current time is unprecedented and troubling. But we can get through this, no matter how challenging it might seem right now.  In today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast, I cover my 5 recommendations for getting through (and dealing with) the Coronavirus pandemic.  Listen to this episode to learn more.  Additional resources: All  episodes  How to Deal with Coronavirus How Do You Meditate for Anxiety? A beginner's guide to meditation - What meditation is, is not, & why it is good for you (research-backed) How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: Coronavirus pandemic, Coronavirus lockdown, Quarantine, The new normal, How to solve problems, How to deal with Coronavirus, How to think for yourself, Anxiety tips, Stress tips, Mental health, Mental strength, How to be strong, Positive thinking, Optimism, Pragmatism, Stoicism, Think better, Happiness, Overcoming obstacles, Life tips

Worries about the Coronavirus has swept the world, affecting people everywhere. So what can you do to deal with it?    Can you actually do anything?    Listen to this episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast to find out my 3-step plan for dealing with the Coronavirus situation, and what else I recommend. Additional resources: All  episodes  5 Recommendations for Surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic  The Negative Impact Of Stress – A Fast, Visual Guide [Infographic] More insights & guides on personal growth How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: Coronavirus pandemic, COVID19, What can you do, Self empowerment, Personal power, Personal growth, Self help, Mental strength, Happiness

Learn about the 10 key differences between a growth and a fixed mindset in today's episode of the Growth Philosophy podcast. To learn more about the growth mindset, check out: mhasalek.com Additional resources: How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days All  episodes  10 mindsets that winners have The Key Reason Why People Give Up  What Children Can Teach You About Growth Mindset Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: mindset, growth mindset vs fixed mindset, growth mindset, fixed mindset, success mindset, beginner's guide, mental strength, success tips, life tips, self help, self care, self improvement, self development, personal growth, personal development, happiness tips

5 essential things you need to know about growth mindset. It's not new It's not a passing fad It is essential for growth, and success It is vital for dealing with setbacks It is important for happiness Listen to today's podcast episode to learn more. Additional resources: All  episodes  Changing Your Mindset Can Improve Your Life. Here’s How How to Think Better in 7 Days - Learn How to Think Better, Be Happier and More Positive, in Just 7 Days 10 Key Differences Between Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset More insights & guides on personal growth Questions? Comments? Submit them here, or on twitter. Topics: mindset, growth mindset, success mindset, fixed mindset, success tips, mental health, mental strength, personal power, self help, self care, self improvement, self development, personal growth, personal development, happiness tips, self empowerment, how to think for yourself, how to think better

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