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Andrew Huberman Podcast Notes -Episode 12 – Motivation & Drive
Notes taken mainly from memory, please listen to the podcast to confirm Andrew Huberman Podcast Episode 12 Notes how to increase motivation and drive Dopamine is released in anticipationDopamine makes u take action, usually towards some kind of goal novelty … Continue reading
Yoga Poses – Sukhasana or Easy Pose
Meditative Pose. The Easy Pose, isn’t always easy. After 10 minutes the position can become painful and unstable. It can help you feel ‘grounded’ and connect with yourself. If you have knee and/or hip injuries or issues, then you may … Continue reading
Yoga Poses – Balasana or Child Pose
Children are proper chill. Well, they can’t control their emotions generally, but when they want to chill and switch off, they are yogi master level instructors. This pose helps you to chill like a child. It’s also called child pose … Continue reading
Wellbeing & Business – Podcast Episode 1
Best described as “Not the Joe Rogan Experience” – my new podcast covers wellbeing, fitness, nutrition and also a bit of digital marketing to finish. In the first episode I cover: Garlic – crush in 20 mins before you eat … Continue reading
Modified Buddhism – Buddhism for Modern Society
Modified Buddhism in a nutshell Embrace Buddhism around close friends & family i.e. laugh at yourself, turn the other cheek, be generous, don’t be defensive etc Be nice to animals Take zero shit from people you don’t know well or … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, buddism, depression, mental health, stoicism
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Anxiety is Fuel*
“We experience moments absolutely free from worry. These brief respites are called panic.” Cullen Hightower Don’t fight anxiety – use it. Equally, don’t fight resentment – use it as fuel. Exercise is my way of coping with anxiety. I feel … Continue reading
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Tagged #anxiety, anxiety, depression, Fitness, fitnessmotivation, mental health
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Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins – Book Review (audible)
David Goggins (Audible) Book Review I liked this book, but not in the conventional way. I wouldn’t say I enjoyed reading it, but it did have a massive impact upon me. I found myself rolling my eyes quite a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fitness, Optimisation, Psychology, Reviews
Tagged audiobooks, book, bookreview, canthurtme, crossfit, davidgoggins, marathons, selfimprovement, ultramarathons
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Alternatives to Caffeine – Energy & Alertness
Summary For more short term stimulant-like effect – supplement with ALCAR, Olive Leaf Extract or PQQ For alleviating some of the effects of stress & sleep deprivation – supplement an adaptogen like rhodiola rosea & take 3g of glycine before … Continue reading
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Tagged business, caffeine, coffee, food, herbs, mma, nootropics, wellbeing
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Supplements for Depression (That Work)
A few thoughts on depression before I start on the supplements… Depression is often a symptom of a physical illness or issue. Gut problems, chronic inflammation (often starting in the gut), allergies, brain injuries, thyroid issues – these are all … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, depression, Fitness, mental health, mindfulness, mma
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Best Carl Jung Quotes
Carl Jung was an early advocate of analytical psychology and like Freud is well known for his work relating to theories of personality & the human subconscious. Whilst Freud’s work, was still rooted in 19th century theories regarding suppressed desires, … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, carl jung, depression, freud, greeks, mental health, mma, Psychology, stoicism, wellbeing
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