by Jamie Miles | Jun 26, 2022 | True Stories & Reflections
Note: the names have been changed for the sake of privacy. This story is about Marcus Brown, but first, I need to tell you about coffee shops. The next time you visit a coffee shop lay on the ground. Don’t offer any explanation. Just lay there for a solid 30-seconds,...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 22, 2022 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: Is there a way to get through the more miserable tasks on my to-do list? – Tom, France By using Temptation Bundling, motivate yourself to get through the tasks you should be doing — but aren’t. The technique combines a task...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 8, 2022 | Articles & Guides
At a glance The importance of using self-control to reign in our impulses is often overstated. Pop psychology has spread this myth by misinterpreting The Marshmallow Test. We’ll debunk The Marshmallow Test by using new research to show how impulse control is...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 5, 2022 | True Stories & Reflections
Through the crowd, a voice cut through, ‘You have a lucky face’. Weaving through the jubilee bustle, I’d ducked down Bow Street to skirt the edge of the celebratory storm that stretched from Buckingham Palace to Leicester Square and overflowed into...
by Jamie Miles | May 25, 2022 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: How can I stop procrastinating before bed? It’s turning me into a zombie during the day, but breaking the habit is hard. – Laura, USA You’re probably revenge bedtime procrastinating. This is when you protest...
