Peter Hollins
The Science of Self
Despite so many studies being done on improving ourselves, it can be hard to find specific, actionable steps to make our lives better. Bestselling authors cut out the jargon and pop psychology to give insight and tips to be a better you. If you want proven ways and applicable tips to live a better life, listen in weekly and improve your life from the inside out!
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Episodes
The Zone Of Proximal Development 23.02.2024 28:21
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:01:48 Lev Vygotsky 00:10:57 Seek out a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) 00:13:28 The Yerkes–Dodson Law 00:22:14 Find the Optimal Challenge Level Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3vumSjN • The difference between actual competence and potential competence is called the “zone of proximal developme...
Neurofitness And Neurotransmitter Fine-Tuning AudioChapter from The Brain Mechanic AudioBook by Peter Hollins 21.02.2024 1:07:58
The Brain Mechanic: How to Optimize Your Brain for Peak Mental Performance, Neurogrowth, and Cognitive Fitness (Think Smarter, Not Harder Book 10) By: Peter Hollins 00:02:44 Get Moving and Sweating. 00:13:06 Bend and Stretch (Your Brain). 00:22:52 Express Yourself Physically. 00:56:59 How to Do a Dopamine Detox. Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/3FNWZP4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHSHN48C Sorry, you...
The Cycle Of Lacking Self-Discipline 16.02.2024 36:35
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:06:42 Jia Jiang gave a popular TED Talk 00:10:15 The Perfectionist. 00:11:34 The Intimidated. 00:13:00 The Environment Blamer. 00:14:12 The Defeatist. 00:19:53 Brian Wansink of Cornell University 00:22:44 Further Considerations Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/PowerOfSelfDiscipline • Aside fro...
Getting Started AudioChapter from 41 Self-Discipline Habits AudioBook by Peter Hollins 13.02.2024 56:19
41 Self-Discipline Habits: For Slackers, Avoiders, & Couch Potatoes By: Peter Hollins 00:04:05 Start on a Monday 00:08:23 Never Skip Two Days in a Row 00:12:25 Monitor Your Progress 00:16:28 Put Your Goals Where You Can See Them 00:20:34 Visualize Your Outcome 00:27:27 Chapter 2: Focus on Habits Replace Old Habits 00:31:39 Eat Well, Eat Regularly 00:36:28 Exercise Body ... and Mind 00:41:01 Fi...
Peak Performance and Executive Functioning 09.02.2024 13:59
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:04:58 However, other chronotypes have been identified by Dr. Breus (2016, The Power of When) 00:13:58 •Extrinsic motivation 00:15:27 •Intrinsic motivation 00:18:39 •Gamification Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3Lz7o1b • There are countless scientifically proven techniques and methods for get...
Your Obstacles Are Everyone’s Obstacles AudioChapter from Rapid Knowledge Acquisition AudioBook 07.02.2024 27:59
Rapid Knowledge Acquisition & Synthesis: How to Quickly Learn, Comprehend, and Apply, and Master New Information and Skills (Learning how to Learn Book 11) By Peter Hollins 00:02:43 It’s Not About Smarts 00:11:24 Maybe It’s All About Avoiding Failure 00:19:23 More Effective Goal Formation 00:22:05 Style, Format, and Sources Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/rapidknowledge https://www.amazon.com/dp...
Understanding Energy Levels 01.02.2024 31:45
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:08:03 Reverse the Practice Order 00:10:09 Embrace the Growth Mindset 00:11:20 Be Aware of Cognitive Biases 00:14:53 The Stages of Mastery Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3vumSjN • Energy isn’t infinite; we need to be strategic to make the best use of it. Energy tends to be higher at the star...
Break the Cycle 25.01.2024 25:32
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:02:57 The Cycle of Laziness 00:06:31 Unhelpful Assumptions or Made-Up Rules 00:09:59 Increasing Discomfort 00:11:27 Making Excuses 00:13:11 Avoidance 00:14:58 Negative and Positive Consequences Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/PowerOfSelfDiscipline • It can be tempting to think of your self-di...
Attention Management 18.01.2024 31:33
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:01:58 •Scheduling 00:04:18 •Time boxing 00:05:23 •Eliminating distractions 00:08:27 •Single task at a time 00:09:13 •Using flow states 00:14:46 •Halo effect 00:15:27 •Anchoring effect 00:15:57 •Bandwagon effect 00:16:19 •Familiarity bias 00:18:46 •Recognize that you might be susceptible to...
The Art of Practice 11.01.2024 22:37
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:02:47 The Deliberate Practice Roadmap 00:05:51 1. Naive Practice 00:06:35 2. Purposeful Practice 00:07:23 3. Deliberate Practice 00:10:47 1. Find a Teacher or Substitute Teacher 00:12:16 2. Assess Your Limits 00:13:13 3. Set a Reaching SMART Goal 00:14:08 4. Practice with Focus 00:15:03 5....
The Brain That Works Against You 04.01.2024 37:11
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:04:00 The pleasure principle 00:14:18 Time Orientation 00:21:51 “Baseball’s Great Experiment: Your 2017 World Series Champs." 00:24:02 It’s Up to You Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/PowerOfSelfDiscipline • Another aspect of being unable to move past the present moment and plan for the future...
Lower Your Standards, Raise Your Results: The Power of Action 29.12.2023 37:28
Looking to boost your motivation and productivity? Lower your standards and raise your results with the power of action! Watch this video for some game-changing tips. Think Less; Do More: Create An Action Bias, Stop Overthinking, and Learn How to Actually Change Your Life (Live a Disciplined Life Book 15) By: Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/46YVcld 00:00:00 Think Less, Do More 00:02:0...
The Brain Is Not Perfect, But We Can Work With It 28.12.2023 26:33
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3Lz7o1b • Improving our lives is difficult primarily because we lack the knowledge of how to do so and the right tools. But it’s also intrinsically difficult because of our brain’s natural weaknesses and flaws. • We can use scientifically proven general strategie...
The Rewind Technique 21.12.2023 19:47
00:01:09 “What’s wrong with me?" 00:01:20 Step 1: Notice How Your Body Feels 00:02:26 Step 2: Notice Areas Of Tension 00:03:22 Step 3: Get Specific 00:05:20 Step 4: Analyze Your Mind Map 00:08:14 Step 5: Make A Resolution Remember the power of action. Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3XaytgD • N...
The Power of Self-Discipline 14.12.2023 20:23
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:11:14 5 Mental Hindrances to Self-Discipline 00:15:29 Animosity And Malice. 00:16:43 Apathy And Laziness. 00:17:29 Anxiety And Remorse. 00:18:17 Hesitation, Disbelief, And Uncertainty. • Self-discipline is the act of putting mind over matter and dictating exactly what your actions and behav...
Neuroplasticity 07.12.2023 22:17
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:03:27 Eleanor Maguire did the classic study 00:08:54 We now know that strengthening one connection can weaken others 00:10:12 •Physical activity 00:10:48 •Sleep 00:11:38 •Diet and nutrition 00:13:22 •Omega-3 supplements 00:13:39 •Consistency 00:16:07 Stress Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3L...
Anxiety, Trauma, And Coping Parts 2 and 3 30.11.2023 28:59
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:06:01 Four Steps to Letting Your Inner Sage Take Charge 00:12:54 Systematic Desensitization 00:19:06 Pick a Relaxation Technique 00:23:18 Construct Your Ladder Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3XaytgD • “Coping ahead” is a DBT technique that lets us mentally rehearse and prepare for a challen...
The Universe Inside Our Heads 16.11.2023 15:25
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3Lz7o1b #Neocortex #Amygdala #Bancos #BrainStructure #Carabotti #ChaudryGossman #CNSPerformanceEndorphins #Cortex #Cortisol #Donnell #Dopamine #Endorphin #ENS #Gershon #HawkinsAhmad #Jawabri #JawabriSharma #Neocortex #NeocortexNeurons #Neurons #Neurotransmitter #...
Cognitive Defusion Exercises 09.11.2023 21:08
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3XaytgD • Everyone encounters stress, disappointment, loss, and even trauma. Genuine resilience comes from knowing how to manage and cope. ACT’s cognitive defusion is a way to gain psychological distance from overwhelming emotions so they can be managed. Distanci...
Gamification—For Learning, Retention, And Motivation 02.11.2023 29:41
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:09:31 Gabe Zicherman, author of Gamification by Design 00:09:45 Essential Elements of Gamification and How to Apply Them to Your Own Learning Routines 00:10:13 Goals and Rewards 00:15:37 Problem-Solving 00:20:06 Feedback and Fun 00:26:09 Chapter Takeaways Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3KWy...
The Feynman Technique In A Nutshell 26.10.2023 45:43
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:02:34 The Feynman technique 00:04:44 Step 1: Identify Your Subject 00:06:00 Step 2: Teach What You Know to a Child 00:08:45 Step 3: Locate Your Knowledge Gaps 00:10:46 Step 4: Tell a Story 00:13:06 Can You Use this Technique for Everything? 00:18:25 How to Visualize Your Data 00:21:34 The F...
What Is Your Attachment Style? 19.10.2023 53:46
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:02:28 John Bolby 00:05:01 Dismissive Avoidant 00:06:11 Fearful Avoidant 00:15:45 Bolster Your Self Esteem 00:18:09 Reconsider Your Boundaries 00:18:38 Part Two reparenting Yourself 00:30:31 Step Five 00:33:50 Part Three transactional Analysis 00:51:40 Eric Byrne's Transactional Analysis Hea...
Passive Versus Active Learning And How To Capitalize 12.10.2023 41:38
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3KWyCB0 • According to Dr. John Dunlosky, the most effective active learning strategies are: active recalling, testing and evaluating yourself, reflecting and questioning, repeated exposure, and just in time learning. • Each person needs to determine which approa...
How to Create Your Own Mental Model 05.10.2023 47:04
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:04:44 The Law of the Instrument 00:09:05 How to Develop Better Mental Models 00:09:50 To develop your ability to use and create better models, try the following: Expose Yourself to a Variety of Ideas The key is variety. 00:10:40 Always Connect 00:11:24 Cultivate Metacognition 00:16:43 In th...
Understanding What You’re Made Of: Self-Questioning 28.09.2023 35:45
Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:10:24 The Miracle Question 00:17:55 Part Two delving into the Shadows 00:23:58 Accepting The Shadow 00:31:08 Technique Three ask for Feedback Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3XaytgD • Self-therapy is about compassion but also about asking the right questions. The miracle question in particul...
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