The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology #28: Attention Diets - Neil Pasricha
Nov 13, 2019
Neil Pasricha, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and creator of the popular blog 1000 Awesome Things, shares his journey from Harvard Business School to writing about happiness. He dives into the concept of attention diets, emphasizing the need to cut out social media to enhance focus and well-being. Neil explains the benefits of untouchable days for deep thinking and creativity, advocates for a two-minute morning ritual to cleanse the mind, and discusses building resilience through 'failure budgets,' highlighting the importance of noticing everyday joys.
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Blog As Personal Therapy
- Neil Pasricha started a blog, 1000awesomethings.com, as therapy after personal tragedies and it went viral.
- That blog became The Book of Awesome and launched his writing career.
Beginner's Mind Reveals Joy
- Viewing the world with 'beginner's mind' reveals small joys we've trained ourselves to ignore.
- Retraining attention to notice tiny moments increases positivity and well-being.
Two-Minute Morning Ritual
- Use a two-minute morning ritual with three prompts: I will let go of, I am grateful for, and I will focus on.
- Write them on paper to eject anxiety and set one daily, achievable focus.
