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The Hack of the Human Mind

The Science of Conquering Your Mind

By Luna ObscuraPublished 10 months ago 4 min read
The Hack of the Human Mind
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No matter how many challenges we face in life, our mind is at the core of it. If we have a positive mindset, we can overcome any challenge. But unfortunately, we are never taught to understand or control our own minds. We learn how to get good results and how to succeed, but we don't look at our own minds.

In fact, success does not last long without control over the mind. But the bad news is that based on some scientific evidence, if there are 'mind hacks' or many tricks of the mind, if we know them, then we can change our thoughts, habits, and behavior, control our own strategic life processes, and change our mind, behavior, or body through intuition.

No, I caught it with the light down to squeeze an effective 'mental hack.'

"Dopamine is a" "feel-good"" hormone that is released by the brain when we are accomplishing a goal." It motivates and motivates us. But the problem is that we wait for big things to happen, but we should also celebrate small victories.

The strategy:

Break down any task into small steps.

Reward yourself when each step is successfully completed - eating a favorite food, getting a little rest, or patting yourself on the back.

In this way, the brain will release dopamine at every step, and you will be interested in work.

Example:

For example, if you want to write a book, instead of thinking about the whole book, just aim to write 300 words today. If you do, give yourself a reward.

Self-talk hack - talking to yourself

We think of more than 50,000 every day. About 80% of them are negative. "I can't," "What will people think," and" "I fail"—these"" thoughts destroy our potential."

The strategy:

Stand in front of the mirror every morning and say positive words: 1.

I love myself too.

I'm improving every day

If you say these affirmations regularly, your subconscious mind will begin to accept them as reality.

The research says:

Those who make use of the usual self-talk perform well even under pressure, and self-confidence boosts up.

Visualization Hack - Imagining Success

If you can't imagine your future success, it's hard to achieve it. The brain works in such a way that the imagination also seems real to him.

The strategy:

Just close your eyes for 5 minutes every day and imagine where you want to go and what kind of life you want.

Feel the emotion of the moment - pride, joy, admiration.

Example:

If you want to be a speaker, imagine you are standing on the stage, people are applauding, and you are speaking with confidence.

Time Blocking and the Pomodoro Hack - Making the Most of Time and Attention

We actually lose focus while multitasking. Your brain can't do a lot of things at once.

The strategy:

Divide the day into time blocks:

For example, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for writing and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for email.

Take advantage of the Pomodoro Technique:

25 minutes of work + 5 minutes of rest. 4 pomodoros followed by a 15-minute break.

According to the research

Users of this method can hold more attention and feel less tired.

Emotion labeling - the naming of emotions.

When we feel sad or angry, we tend to suppress it. But actually recognizing and naming it is the first step in controlling it.

The strategy:

Ask yourself, "How do I feel?"

Name the feeling: "I'm angry," "I'm sad.

When the brain expresses emotions in language, the amygdala (the part that controls emotions) calms down, and you can think rationally.

Memory rewiring - not changing the memory, but changing the interpretation

We always remember things in a negative way. But a new meaning can be created.

The strategy:

Imagine you've failed a test. Now you can say:

"I didn't fail; I learned how to prepare."

Such an explanation gives you mental strength, not depression.

Research:

Neuroplasticity (the ability to change the structure of the brain) proves that we can change how we remember something.

7. Habit stacking—creating habits over habits.

Creating new habits is hard. But it's much easier if you combine it with old habits.

The strategy:

2 minutes after brushing your teeth.

5 minutes after lunch.

In this way, small habits help in forming new habits.

Minimalism and digital detox - lightening the mind.

Unnecessary work, mismanagement, and overuse of social media weaken our decision-making ability.

The strategy:

Spend at least an hour every day without a phone.

Do a digital detox one day a week: no screens, just nature, books, or self-reflection.

The results:

The mind becomes clear, and the thoughts are consolidated.

Body-mind connection - sleep, water, exercise.

To be healthy, you need to be healthy.

The strategy:

Sleep at least 7 hours a day.

Drink 2-3 liters of water daily.

Walk at least 15 minutes every day.

The study found:

Regular exercise helps to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety.

The last word: the victory of the mind, the victory of life

Your mind is your best friend - or your biggest obstacle. If you can conquer your mind, you can make this life your own. These hacks are not magic but a scientific practice, and if you practice it, you will see tremendous changes in everyday life.

Start with a little each day. Be friends with yourself. Listen to yourself; understand yourself. Remember, you are the owner of your mind. Once you win the mind, success is only a matter of time.

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