Hey my names Peter Horvath. I'm 23 year old plant based trans-humanist cognitive science major, and this is my self-development blog. In this experiment, the goal is for you and I to learn how to best version of ourselves everyday. I wont be a bore with too much intro so lets get to the first lesson shall we?

What do most people want out of life? Most would answer that sort of question with "To be happy". But I contend that it is something more tangible than the ethereal idea of inner happiness that we desire. I think most of us want to see results or changes that are in tune with our goals, which in turn make us happier. Instead of quietly living a life of silent desperation we aspire to live the life of our dreams.

Whatever the results may be that you want. Here are 5 principles you can adhere to to help you achieve your goals.

1. Remove Distractions

If there is something that detracts from putting in the consistent effort to achieve true results. Remove it. If you don't need it, put your cellphone on silent. If you don't earn enough money don't go shopping etc.

2. Replace Habits

If there are habits that create cognitive dissonance, replace them with something that is more aligned with what you truly believe in. If you want to exercise for better cardiovascular endurance, smoking cigarettes will not help you achieve that goal. You could replace it with gum, healthy eating, or even vaping (hey its a start!).

3. Overarching Vision

You need to have an idea of what the result is that you want. Write down some goals, some may take longer to achieve than others. Its easier to break your goals into chunks, so for each potential goal its better to have something that you can aim for within the week. An academic example could be wanting to graduate with a high GPA. To make that a reality you would have the goal of completing your assignments on time each week and studying effectively. A fitness example could be wanting visible abs. To make that a reality you would have to keep you diet in check and make sure you are doing weekly core exercises to increase definition.

4. Time Management

You need to manage your time effectively. I recommend scheduling your entire day one day in advance. Not only does it put more pressure on you to get shit done, but it also formulates a clearer image in your head of how much you can expect to accomplish. Believe me, a lot of the times its more than you think. Eventually you can start creating schedules that extend further into the future. This helps you stay on track with your overarching vision as well.

5. Narrow Focus

Try your best to only work on one thing at a time. By removing distractions, replacing your habits, formulating a vision, and creating a plan. You will feel more purposeful in your actions which will help keep your attention. I recommend not spending more than roughly an hour on one task. Get up and drink water. Change your environment. Get up and stretch. Whatever you can do to keep yourself fresh and motivated.