Myths

Myth 1: Effort is Everything The most common misconception about having a growth mindset is that it’s entirely based on how much effort you put into your work. While praising effort instead of achievements will certainly foster a growth mindset, this is only one...

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset

There are two main mindsets we can navigate life with: growth and fixed. Having a growth mindset is essential for success. In this post, we explore how to develop the right mindset for improving your intelligence. Carol Dweck, the psychologist who identified the two...

Lifestyle Changes

So far, you’ve learned how to stay in sync with your circadian rhythm, harness thepower of light, and cultivate the ideal bedroom environment. This section will cover additional ways to optimize your lifestyle for better sleep and why they work. Exercise...

Adjusting Your Environment

Morning Sunlight The critical period for your circadian rhythm is in the morning. If you can expose your eyes to sunlight in the morning, it tunes your circadian rhythm to that time. Light comes in dramatically different quantities. While a normally lit room exposes...

Circadian Rhythm

The key to getting better sleep is becoming the master of your own circadian rhythm The circadian rhythm is the body’s internal biological clock. For most people, it runs on a 24-hour cycle. This system manages sleepiness, hunger, alertness, body temperature,...