Here is a summary of what I have learned after studying the subconscious mind in the past four months. My two primary sources were Psycho-Cybernetics and Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggeston, which I have read multiple times. The “Why” Most people are self-limiting. We can do way more than we believe. Even worse, most of…
Tag: Habits
The Best Habits I Started in 2019
I love building new habits. Also, breaking them. Here are the best ones I started in 2019: Guided journalingEvery morning, I do guided journaling, using the Stoic Routine App. It helps me to reflect, letting off steam and re-focus on what is truly important. I’m practicing this for a full year now, and the benefits…
Breaking habits
I love having strong habits. At the same time, I find myself breaking those habits all the time. I used to feel bad about it. Not anymore. When falling off the bandwagon, I usually try to “fake it until I make it”. Just going through the motions without really being present, just to keep the…
Automate your invoice payments
Paying invoices manually is a waste of time. Instead, I apply the principle “eliminate or automate” to get rid of as many invoice payments as possible. Whenever I get an invoice, I do a quick check: Can I add a credit card? Do they offer a direct debit option? (When in doubt, I ask customer…
Google is your friend
It’s an essential habit for the 21st century. A principle I have to learn and re-learn: No matter what challenge you have, anything. Google is your friend! Have a problem with your computer? Google it and find a solution. Don’t know how to disable the answering machine? Google the manual and get it done. Annoyed…
The constantly evolving morning routine
I’m a big fan of morning routines, because they help me get a good start into the day. However, they are never static. As my life progresses and evolves, so do my mornings. Here is the current version: I get up at 06:45 I read the daily teaching in The Daily Stoic book (German version) I do…
My best habits so far
I am pretty obsessed with habits. While I still have plenty of bad habits (who hasn’t) here are the best habits I have developed over the years. 2016:I started taking regular cold showers (inspired by Wim Hof). The most useful variation for me is this: I alternate between hot and cold 2–4 times and always…
My morning routine
Morning routines have proven quite helpful to me over the years. My current routine includes: I read the Daily Teachings by The Secret I do a 7 Min Workout which has significantly improved my physical well-being. No excuses! It only takes a few minutes, and you can do it anywhere! I finalize my shower with…
Science of Habit Change and Meditation
Here is the presentation I held at LIFT Conference Basel about the Science of Habit Change and the Science of Meditation, and why I started ZenFriend.
The Habits of Happiness
I am a deep admirer of Matthieu Ricard. One of his books got me on the path of meditation, and I am forever grateful for that. Here are two talks that I re-watch regularly. It’s a great summary of his wisdom. Enjoy!