In fact, studies show that 92% of all New Year’s resolutions fail and most of them by February.

But have you ever wondered why those resolutions fail so quickly? Is it because of low willpower, improper goal setting or something else?

To me, I always thought it was a combination of lacking willpower and not setting the right type of goals. But after reading a few books and learning from Dr. Bruce Lipton, I was very wrong.

While those might play a part, the main issue is actually your subconscious identity, also known as your self-image. Your self-image is everything.

As Maxwell Maltz said in the personal development classic, Psycho-Cybernetics, “Self-image is the key to human personality and human behavior. Change the self-image and you change the personality and the behavior. The self-image sets the boundaries of individual accomplishment. It defines what you can and cannot do.”

Why Resolutions Fail | Neuroscience

Most people set resolutions based on something that isn’t aligned with their identity, which is why they fail so quickly. They use willpower for a week or two but at the end of the day, it doesn’t align with their identity. This why change feels so hard.

As Tony Robbins said, “Identity drives behavior.”

Your identity shapes your beliefs, which shape your stories, and behaviors in the world. This is known as the logical level in NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) which is commonly taught by Tony Robbins and other high-performance coaches. 

So if your identity isn’t aligned with the change you’re trying to make, change is going to feel impossible. It’s will feel like you’re trying to accelerate but still have the emergency brakes on.

Identifying Your Old Identity | Neuroscience

Most of us are operating from our past identity as we are all programmed at a young age. When we’re kids, our parents and society help shape our identity. Even though you might not realize it, you’re operating from a childhood self-image. 

For example, if you’ve always struggled to make money or lose weight, you’ve probably blamed yourself or lack of discipline or willpower. But in reality, the reason you haven’t been able to do those things is that you have a subconscious belief that doesn’t align with your goal.

The reason change feels so hard is that you’re trying to fight your identity.

As Dr. Bruce Lipton said, “95 percent of your life comes from the subconscious program. So by definition, your life is a printout of your subconscious programs. In contrast, anything that you have to work hard at, put a lot of effort into or anything you have to struggle for to make it happen, is a result of your programs not supporting that.”

Research has found that your subconscious (identity) drives 95% of the behavior you do on a daily basis. Tony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, and all the great personal development leaders talk about this constantly in seminars and events.

Essentially, your subconscious programs might be sabotaging you without you even realizing it. So before you set another goal, look into your past to better understand your identity.

If you’ve struggled at something in life for a while, it’s because you have an old, outdated belief that is not letting you stay committed to your goal. Once you identify the old belief systems, then you can start to reprogram your subconscious to achieve more than ever before.

How to Reprogram Your Identity | Neuroscience

Remember, human beings are basically operating from old programs and beliefs we formed when we were kids. The neuroscience we operate with needs upgrading. If you don’t like something about your identity, it can be changed.

Instead of using willpower and failing like so many people, you need to learn how to start making a change from the inside out.

Here are some of the ways that can help you reprogram your identity and create new belief systems.

1. Self-Hypnosis

Self-hypnosis isn’t like it is portrayed in the movies. It’s the exact opposite.

You’re just in a very relaxed state which makes it easier to access your subconscious and make the necessary change. You can use self-hypnosis audio and some forms of meditation to impress a new set of beliefs and identity to your subconscious.

But you can’t do it just once, you need to repeat it over and over again. As the subconscious is just a habit mind, you need to work consistently to retrain your habits.

2. Repetition

Once your identity is formed around seven or eight years old, you begin to establish habits. And your habits are formed by repeating something over and over and over again. Think about learning to ride a bike or drive a car for the first time.

It’s all done through repetition. Practicing, repeating, and practicing until it becomes unconscious.

And that’s exactly how you rewire your subconscious, through constant repetition. That’s why it’s so important to affirm your goals or new habits on a regular basis. Preferably you want to work on changing them morning, noon, and night.

Repetition is the key to mastering your mind. You can’t just create a goal or try to change a habit only once. You need to do it over and over again.

3. Major Life Events

The other main way might happen unintentionally. Every once in a while, something happens out of the ordinary that can help you make a huge change from a life-changing event.

These events can come in the form of apparent crisis such as a loss of a loved one, major emergency or even the birth of a child. The impact of these moments might be so unique that they call forth a completely shift your identity and way of being in the world.

Final Thoughts on Changing Your Identity | Neuroscience

If you haven’t made the changes you want in life, give yourself a break and forgive yourself. Few people ever understand how to make a lasting change as this type of content isn’t taught in the education system.

As Dr. Bruce Lipton said, “We are not victims of anything other than the programs we are operating from. Change the programs you are operating from. If your subconscious programs match the wishes and desires of the conscious mind, your life will be one continuous honeymoon experience for as long as you live on this planet.”

Give up on willpower, understand the neuroscience behind your decisions and start reprogramming your subconscious mind to create lasting change in 2019 and beyond.

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Your personality defines what you act like on a daily basis, how you respond to certain situations, and even how successful you will become in the future. The problem is that a lot of people don’t seem to know their personality well enough.

This can lead to difficult encounters in life. It’s very helpful to know what type of personality you favor so you can be aware of it in the future. Of the five types, most people have one or two but experience all five to some degree.

Here are the five types of people in the world.

The Five-Factor Personality Model

1. Extroversion | Five Factor Model

Extroversion personality types tend to be most alive when they are in a group setting. These people tend to thrive in social situations and love interacting with others. They are never shying away from the spotlight and tend to command attention.

I’m sure you can think of a few people that fall in this one pretty easily as they’re often the loudest.

2. Openness | Five Factor Model

The openness personality type is usually defined as those who are very creative and have a ton of different interests. They are usually people who love to travel, explore, and create throughout life.

Usually, they are not someone to enjoy a routine but instead opt for the wild side of life. They also tend to be more adventure seekers always pushing themselves to the next level.

Not just physically but spiritually, emotionally, and mentally as well. If you’re not this type of personality it’s easy to see them as someone who is a drifter and not as focused on their life.

Studies have also found that these individuals all tend to share one thing in common, their political views. They are always liberal and the only personality type to identify with politics.

3. Agreeableness | Five Factor Model

The third personality trait is agreeableness. These individuals tend to be very kind and generous to the people closet to them in life. They are very giving, usually volunteering or doing work to help better the lives of others.

To other personality types, these individuals are seen as more passive than other types. They tend to make very calculated decisions and not take massive risks.

4. Conscientiousness | Five Factor Model

People with a conscientiousness personality type tend to be high achievers who are always striving more. They don’t enjoy being mediocre and instead work hard to take life to the next level.

One of the ways they do that is they are highly organized and focus on planning everything. This helps them optimize their time and energy to achieve the most possible in the day.

In a group setting, they are the individuals that take initiative and lead the group. They aren’t sitting around they are making things happen.

People that aren’t this type of personality tend to view them as stubborn, obsessive, and sometimes hard to deal with.

5. Neuroticism | Five Factor Model

The final personality type is neuroticism. These individuals are “neurotic” and tend to be very emotional. One day they can be in a great mood and the next day very depressed. They tend to suffer huge mood swings.

These individuals tend to be reactive and very excitable but can follow it up highs with equal lows. They are constantly seeking the approval of others.

Which personality type do you have? After writing it was clear what type I am and surprised at how accurate the results are.

Some studies have shown that your personality type is formed before ten years old! If you’re not thrilled with your personality type spend time focusing on what you want to change. If it feels hard it’s because you’ve been operating from this system for a long time.

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Your eyes slide out of focus and laying in bed feels like the only thing you want to do.

Sometimes we just need a boost. Enter Nootropics. The latest scientific development in cognition enhancement.

The road to success is paved with obstacles like procrastination, doubt, fatigue and the myriad of other challenges that we must be overcome in todays fast paced world.

Discipline is key, but that’s something that is cultivated over time. That’s where nootropics can help you get your foot in the door.

Sometimes, all you need is that little ‘nudge’ to help you get started or finish off daily tasks.

Your day job may leave you drained. All you need is something extra that will help you get things done even after a hard day’s work.

If you’re like me and you want to make every moment count, this article is for you.

Let’s see which Nootropics are best for energy, cognition, focus and motivation.

Piracetam | Best Nootropics

Rating: 4/10

Piracetam has been synthesized over 50 years ago, making it one of the oldest and most popular nootropics.

It works by improving blood flow in the brain. It is thought to reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Piracetam is an effective cognitive enhancer that boosts verbal fluency and creativity, making it great for studying. It also increases brain plasticity, favoring the formation of new connections in the brain and slowing down cognitive decline.

Piracetam accelerates the production of acetylcholine, which can accelerate the depletion of choline in the brain, potentially leading to headaches. It also boosts other stimulants such as caffeine and is best taken together with choline to counteract it’s depletion.

Phenylpiracetam | Best Nootropics

Rating: 7/10

Phenylpiracetam is one, if not the most potent nootropic of the racetam family.

Structurally, it is an analogue of piracetam with an attached phenyl group.

The added phenyl group allows phenylpiracetam to pass through the blood faster than piracetam, making it thirty to sixty times more potent and it produces more stimulating effects in a manner similar to other phenethylamines such as Adderall.

It improves cognitive performance and problem-solving skills in people that suffer from low-mood or asthenia.

Phenylpiracetam is an ideal nootropic for athletes because it increases stamina and reduces the negative effects of stress on the body.

Adrafinil | Best Nootropics

Rating: 9/10

Adrafinil is a great choice for anyone that wants to get that needed ‘kick’ to make the most out of a day.

Adrafinil is a precursor to Modafinil, thus being quite the same in terms of effects, although you would twice the amount to achieve similar effects.

It’s actually metabolized by the body into Modafinil and has a shorter half-life. In the United States you will need a prescription for Modafinil, where as for Adrafinil, you do not.

Rather than forcibly stimulating the body and generating hyperactivity, Adrafinil increases the presence of the neurotransmitter Orexin, which controls alertness and wakefulness.

Oxiracetam | Best Nootropics

Rating: 6/10

Oxiracetam is a potent cognitive enhancer that enhances learning capacity, memory recall, attention span and also has stimulatory effects.

The stimulation experienced on oxiracetam is considered mild and encouraged rather than strong and forced as seen in other stimulants like Adderall.

Users report that oxiracetam also alters perception by increasing sound awareness and making colors seem more vibrant and alive, making it a great productivity hack for creatives and artists.

Oxiracetam stacks well with other racetams, producing synergistic effects and is considered safe with no long-term side-effects.

Noopept | Best Nootropics

Rating: 7/10

Noopept is a peptide-derived nootropic supplement that is very much like a racetam, but not quite the same.

It produces more or less the same effects as piracetam, though a much smaller quantity is needed. Noopept helps in releasing serotonin which has positive effects on mood and energy levels.

People use Noopept to treat anxiety and depression.

It’s quite a gentle supplement in terms of side-effects and also has neuroprotective properties.

Noopept also leads to enhanced connection between the two hemispheres of the brain, excelling with creativity and problem-solving related tasks.

Although Noopept is much more potent than other racetams, it’s more effective for at improving memory recall than increasing energy levels.

Wrapping it up

Choosing the right nootropic largely depends on the purpose for which you’re using them.

The Modafinil precursor, Adrafinil, is a great choice among many ‘brainhackers.’

Phenylpiracetam is a great nootropic on its own and it’s great for increasing stamina during physical activities.

Noopept would be recommended for those who want to improve memory.

Oxiracetam is an effective creativity enhancer.

Stacking is popular among nootropic users. Stacking is largely subjective because of differing brain chemistry among individuals. Try experimenting and find out what best works for you. As always consult you doctor for the safest and most effective course of action.

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One of the reasons intermittent fasting is so effective is because there is simply less time of the day to eat. With intermittent fasting, you only eat 6-8 hours while most people do the opposite by eating 16-18 hours per day. 

Fasting is one of the most ancient healing traditions in human history which has been practiced by virtually every culture and religion on earth.

I’ve been practicing intermittent fasting since the beginning of 2018 and couldn’t be happier with the results.

Here are five ways intermittent fasting can help your mind just as much as your body.

1. Increased Discipline

As,l Jocko Willink said, “Discipline equals freedom.” In any area of life, how disciplined you are, determine how successful you will become.

When you stick to intermittent fasting on a regular basis you are being disciplined by not eating when everyone else is. Some people will scoff when you tell them your plan but it doesn’t matter. As long as you know what you are trying to achieve that’s all that matters.

This discipline to stick to eating during specific hours has poured into my business and fitness routines. Discipline is contagious and fasting can help add some to your life!

Here’s Kerwin Rae talking about how fasting is one of the top 2 life hacks he knows:

2. Better Brain  

Once you get past the first few days of your body adjusting to the new eating schedule you will feel more focused, positive, and optimistic than ever before.

A study from the Society for Neuroscience in 2015, revealed that intermittent fasting offers “enormous implications for brain health.” According to the study, IF stimulates the brain in a number of different ways including the growth of neurons, recovery from brain injuries and enhanced memory performance.  

There is also evidence to show that intermittent fasting might actually improve both cognitive function and quality of life for people living with those conditions already.

3. Health = Wealth

Unfortunately, people spend too much time on wealth while forgetting about their health during the process. But if you want to be truly successful you have to look out for your health.

Intermittent fasting is a commitment to your mind and body.

4. Improves Spiritual Well Being

Fasting has been practiced throughout history by almost every religion in the world. IF can lead to increase spirituality and I’ve found to have more clarity, peace, and focus during fasting times.

Studies have also shown that fasting can help regulate your mood by reducing stress and anxiety. To me, intermittent fasting can lead to feeling more connected with yourself. This can lead to a more positive outlook on how you see the world. 

5. Trust Yourself

How can fasting help increase your confidence?

By making a promise you keep to yourself. Intermittent fasting is a big commitment if you’ve been eating the opposite your whole life but once you switch it becomes second nature.

This commitment, day in and day out, will instill confidence and self respect in yourself.

More confidence equals higher self-esteem and the ability to reach your goals quicker.

Are you ready to try intermittent fasting?

While it may seem like a daunting challenge, fasting is more than doable. Not only can you lose fat and have more energy but you can also gain more clarity on a daily basis.

Whether you can practice intermittent fasting every day or only on certain days, the benefits are endless.

This clarity can lead to more focus, confidence, and ability to push through the hard times to achieve your goals.

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