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  • Practice versus Learning

    Practice versus Learning

    Key differences between Practice versus Learning

    Whereas practice means application of knowledge, learning is related to acquiring of knowledge. Read this post to understand practice versus learning.

    The three points illustrated below highlight the key differences between the two.

    Whereas the former is related to focus on present the latter is a subset of it.

    The author Thomas Sterner enlightens us on the same in his book The Practicing Mind.

    practice versus learning

    For another interesting insight inspired from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/two-steps-to-develop-patience/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

    https://tomsterner.com

    Hence indeed Practice makes us perfect.

  • Rule of Habit Formation

    Rule of Habit Formation

    Follow this golden rule of habit formation

    If you want to develop a good habit that separates you from the rest, follow this scientific rule of habit formation.

    Formation of a good habit relates to reorienting of neurons in our brain and is indeed scientific in nature.

    This has been mentioned by the author Thomas Sterner in his book The Practicing Mind.

    Rule of Habit Formation

    For another interesting insight inspired from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/major-flaw-of-school-grading-system/

    To know more about the author please visit this link:

    https://tomsterner.com

  • Major Flaw of School Grading System

    Major Flaw of School Grading System

    What is the biggest FLAW of SCHOOL GRADING system?

    The major flaw with grading system in most schools is the focus of the end product rather that the focus on the overall process that goes into making the product.

    This illuminating insight has been shared with us by Thomas Sterner in his book The Practicing Mind.

    Focus on the grind and the overall process is sure to develop GRIT in school children. Grit as we all know is an essential skill to accomplish great things in life.

    Major Flaw of School Grading System

    For another insightful post inspired from the same book, please visit the below link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/need-to-pursue-an-art-form/

    To know more about the author and this book, grab a copy of this book today:

    https://www.amazon.in/Practicing-Mind-Developing-Discipline-Challenge/dp/1608680908

  • POMODORO Technique for Dopamine Detox

    POMODORO Technique for Dopamine Detox

    Understand Pomodoro Technique for Dopamine Detox

    Pomodoro Technique is a very effective technique for dopamine detox and can help minimize distractions due to digital triggers.

    Nick Trenton enlightens us on this method in the book Dopamine Detox.

    This technique advises chunking work into manageable pieces and working with focus for 25 minutes with a break of 5 minutes.

    Shown below is an illustration of the technique from the book.

    Pomodoro Technique for Dopamine Detox

    For another interesting insight inspired from the same book, please visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/mindfulness-for-dopamine-detox/

    To know more about the technique, visit this link which throws more light:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique

  • Five Environmental Tips for Stimulating Sleep

    Five Environmental Tips for Stimulating Sleep

    How can a good Environment stimulate Sleep?

    The five environmental tips for stimulating sleep mentioned in this blog post will go a long way in helping you have a sound sleep without the use of harmful sleeping pills.

    In his book Dopamine Detox, Nick Trenton emphasizes on a good night’s sleep as a pre-requisite to a healthy and balanced life.

    Five Environmental Tips for Stimulating Sleep

    For another insightful post inspired from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-diet-for-good-gut-health/

    Visit this link to understand the need to regulate the flow of dopamine

    https://www.healthline.com/health/dopamine-effects

  • Best Diet for good Gut Health

    Best Diet for good Gut Health

    Which is the best diet for good Gut Health?

    In the book Dopamine Detox the author Nick Trenton enlightens us on the best diet for good gut health.

    Good gut health is very important since this is like our second brain.

    Eating more vegetables, plant based foods, healthy fats and fewer processed meat goes a long way in ensuring a healthy gut.

    All of these are part of Mediterranean and Okinawan diets as mentioned in the following insight.

    Best diet for good gut health

    For another similar insight inspired from the same book please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/mindfulness-for-dopamine-detox/

    To know more about Nick Trenton and his work, please visit this link:

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08BL5WJZ4

  • Need to pursue an ART FORM?

    Need to pursue an ART FORM?

    Why should you pursue an ART FORM?

    The need to pursue an art form has been emphasized by the author Thomas Sterner in his book The Practicing Mind.

    To an artist mastery is a continuous journey since perfection and mastery is a parabola.

    Hence an artist realizes to emphasize practice and values process over the end product or goal.

    This is a very important lesson that will always help us stay on course towards fulfillment in life.

    The below insight elaborates on the same.

    Need to pursue an art form

    For another insightful post from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/focus-on-process-not-outcomes/

    To know more about the author, please visit this link:

    https://tomsterner.com

  • Two Steps to develop Patience

    Two Steps to develop Patience

    How to develop patience in your life?

    We all know that patience pays but we seldom find a way to master it. The two steps to develop patience as mentioned in this insight will get you started on the right path.

    In his book The Practicing Mind, the author Thomas Sterner enlightens us on the need to be more patient in life.

    The most important starting point is the realization that we need to focus on the present moment rather than worrying of the past or fearing about the future.

    The second step is to realize that there is nothing like true perfection and hence we should never aim for it.

    The following insight throws more light on the same.

    Two steps to develop patience

    For another insight inspired from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-principle-of-deliberate-slowness/

    To know more about the author and his work, please visit this link:

    https://tomsterner.com

  • Mindfulness for Dopamine Detox

    Mindfulness for Dopamine Detox

    Why is Mindfulness needed for Dopamine Detox?

    Mindfulness helps us in focusing on the present moment and is highly recommended for Dopamine Detox.

    In this book the author enlightens us on the numerous benefits of focusing on the present moment to get rid of instant gratification.

    He also mentions that falling in love with boredom is a pre-requisite to slow down and reduce dopamine detox.

    The following insight inspired from Nick Trenton’s book elaborates more on the benefits of mindfulness.

    Mindfulness for Dopamine Detox

    For another insight inspired from the same book, please visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/benefits-of-dopamine-detox/

    To know more about Nick Trenton and his other books, please visit the following link:

    https://www.jaicobooks.com/book_author/nick-trenton

  • FIVE HARMFUL effects of DOPAMINE

    FIVE HARMFUL effects of DOPAMINE

    Did you know these harmful effects of dopamine?

    In this post we will explore the five harmful effects of dopamine. Being too reward driven is something we all should guard against to regulate the levels of dopamine in our brain.

    The book Dopamine Detox enlightens us on the negative effects of being too reward driven. This is a natural tendency of our limbic brain which we need to be aware of.

    The ill effects have been illustrated below:

    five harmful effects of dopamine

    For another such insightful post on similar lines, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/purpose-driven-versus-pleasure-driven/

    To know more about Nick Trenton and his work, please visit this link:

    https://sobrief.com/authors/nick-trenton