Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3837: 3 Ways I Use Technology to Find Happiness by Brendan Kane with Nir And Far on Mindful Tech Use
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Dec 10, 2025 Discover how technology can enhance happiness! Brendan Kane shares his journey of reprogramming his mindset using simple apps like Notes and gratitude trackers. He emphasizes the power of daily gratitude lists, transforming attitudes over 30 days. Visualizing dreams becomes engaging with an image-based dream book on his devices. Kane reminds us that our perceptions shape our reality, proving we all have the ability to cultivate joy and fulfillment in our lives!
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Belief Outweighs Raw Intelligence
- Belief in your capabilities often predicts life outcomes more than small IQ differences.
- Training yourself to think big helps overcome learned limitations and fosters creative potential.
Daily Big-Idea Brainstorming
- Use your phone notes daily to brainstorm big, audacious ideas without self-censoring.
- Repeat the practice to flex creative thinking and shift from a fixed to a growth mindset.
Nightly Gratitude Inventory
- Each night, record a short gratitude list in a gratitude app to inventory positive moments from the day.
- Continue for about 30 days to notice increased happiness and more positive opportunities appearing.
