Something You Should Know

How to Quickly Change What Matters & What Happens Inside Your Imagination

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Jun 23, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Richard Wiseman, a UK psychology professor and author, shares rapid strategies for personal transformation and tackling psychological issues. Adam Zeman, an honorary fellow at the University of Edinburgh and an expert on imagination, reveals how our daydreams and mind-wandering can consume half our day. They delve into the science behind brain freeze, the importance of gratitude over material goods for happiness, and the complex nature of imagination that shapes our lives and creativity.
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ADVICE

Use Accountability to Persist

  • Share your goals with others to increase accountability and motivation.
  • Track your progress visibly, e.g., on a journal or refrigerator, to avoid self-deception.
ADVICE

Balancing Negativity in Relationships

  • When criticizing your partner, always balance negatives with positives for relationship longevity.
  • Aim for about five positive comments for every negative one to maintain harmony.
ADVICE

Effective Stress Management

  • To reduce stress, act calm and relaxed rather than releasing anger aggressively.
  • Trying to push out anxious thoughts backfires; distract your mind with other activities instead.
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