The stations need to be wiped down, the floors need to be mopped, the hair traps in the shampoo bowls need to be cleared, the chair bases are a disaster, the retail shelves need dusting, and someone has to scrub the bathroom. Unfortunately, that someone is you. Yes, you can brainwash yourself. I listen to podcasts—a lot of them. One of my favorites, and the one I most frequently recommend, is Freakonomics.
In fact, I was scrubbing my shower when I heard their episode about temptation bundling in March of last year. Katy Milkman, a professor at University of Pennsylvania, stumbled upon the concept of temptation bundling when she faced the same willpower issues most of us face on a daily basis.
She struggled to get to the gym, even though she knew she should go. Every day, she fought the urge to watch her favorite TV shows instead of getting work done. Bad behaviors, in comparison, provide an immediate benefit, but come with long-term costs.
Working, cleaning, and exercising seldom feel urgent, even though they are important in the long-term. In general, most people are driven by impulse to seek out pleasure, and fighting that impulse can be extremely difficult. I'll remember that. Certainly better than the unrealism I was told about when an insurance salesman in and told I'd easily become a millionaire This is a great idea White night.
I have tried this a few times for a few different things and it helps almost as much as medication. In conjunction with each other, you cant lose! My perfect example was when I was I had terrible terrible self esteem issues where I just couldnt even stand to be looked at, I hated existing. I had heard the negative effects of someone being forced by their abusive parents to look in the mirror and say horrible things about themselves each day.
It ruined their self esteem. So i tried the opposite, every time I was feeling a little nervous which was like times a day id tell myself over and over "i am beautiful" or "you are beautiful" however the fight in brain was going at the time. The change was amazing and others noticed the confidence. People are attracted to positivity so I benefited inside and out. I went from a lonely inaudible shy girl, to a bubble bright personality.
Keep up the positive thinking, because no matter how stupid you might feel, it really does work wonders over time!
I also enjoy little challenges, and trying to find good in a bad situation can be pretty hard. It makes me feel stronger everytime. Sign up below for regular emails filled with information, advice and support for you or your loved ones.
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Your brain is more flexible than you might think. It can be rewired in adulthood with wild results. No matter what your genetics, experiences, or personal choices may add up to, you can train your brain to work with you instead of against you.
You just have to brainwash yourself for success. How do you do this? By hacking your brain. These are disciplines that can help you form new associations and habitual thought patterns. First, this will take commitment.
Your brain can be rewired, but it will put up a fight. You have to be resolved to push through the discomfort and the inner voice that tells you to compromise, to take a day off, etc. Push through. Second, remember to be patient with yourself and not try to brainwash yourself for success in more than one or two areas at a time. Remember, even small incremental changes can change an entire trajectory. Another step I took was to un-follow a number of friends who posted political stuff.
I felt a little guilty at first, but the lack of negative news was refreshing. At this time, I also began to populate my social media feeds with positive quotes, nature photography, and videos from people like Tony Robbins and Eckhart Tolle.
I felt a bit like a positive-thinking lemming…. But I wanted to keep the experiment going. I had made a conscious choice to brainwash myself with positivity. I was curious to see what would happen if I kept going. I began to refine my brainwashing. I put positive messages on post-its, and stuck them on my computer screen at work. I stopped following fraudulent positive-thinking hucksters, and tuned in to the ones who resonated with me.
Soon, I began to notice I had almost nothing negative to focus on. What a concept! I slept better at night, had more energy, and started smiling at strangers on public transit. What's more, I felt energized to tackle my own immediate worries. I was no longer overwhelmed with the entirety of the world's problems. So flash forward, after 9 months of positive brainwashing, I'm happy to report that my overall stress level is way lower, I have more energy, and I still smile at people on public transit.
What happened to me? So, are you ready to begin your positive brainwashing campaign?
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