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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Quick Happiness Boosts

  • To quickly improve happiness, practice gratitude by noting one thing you're thankful for before sleep.
  • Spending money on experiences, not goods, also boosts happiness more effectively than retail therapy.
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Motivation Strategies That Work

  • Break big goals into specific, manageable sub-goals scheduled with fixed times.
  • When setbacks occur, treat them as temporary and resume efforts instead of quitting.
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Five-Minute Rule for Procrastination

  • To overcome procrastination, commit to just five minutes on a task.
  • Starting small triggers momentum, making it much easier to continue and complete the task.
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