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Some Mindfulness Meditation “Hacks”

March 12, 2014 Dr. Mike Brooks Comments 2 comments

In my previous blog, I discussed how/why mindfulness is the “master” key to change. Mindfulness is being in the present moment nonjudgmentally. Mindfulness is a tool that can help us to focus our attention better. Improving any aspect of our behavior – being kinder, listening to others, modifying our forehand in tennis, remembering where…

The 10,000 Hour Rule

January 4, 2009 Dr. Mike Brooks Comments 0 Comment

Here’s another really interesting piece of information from Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers. One of his chapters that I like is on the “10,000 Hour Rule.” I’ve encountered this rule before and, from both personal and professional experience, I have come to believe it is true. The basic idea is what separates “experts” from novices and…

Practice and You’ll Get Better Despite Yourself

August 27, 2007 Dr. Mike Brooks Comments 0 Comment

I like to use “old sayings” for motivation. I have quite a few bouncing around in my head, and a few favorites that I regularly use. Many of these contain great truths that, if we learn to capitalize upon them, can help us lead happier, more fulfilling lives. A martial arts instructor once told…

Dr. Mike Brooks

Austin Psychologist

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