
My Life Completely Changed Once I Asked Myself These 2 Questions
Rangan Chatterjee
21 nov 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Boost self-esteem through positive interactions with strangers
Your brain has a 'sociometer' network that scans for social threats, and small, positive interactions with strangers signal that the world is safe, boosting your self-esteem.
Activate brain's DMN through walking for enhanced creativity
Walking activates the Default Mode Network (DMN) in your brain, which helps you solve problems and be more creative when you are not actively focused on a task.
Workout in pajamas to build consistency
To make a daily strength workout a consistent habit, do it in your pajamas to remove the obstacle of getting changed, making it too easy to skip.
Recognize loneliness as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes daily
According to scientific research and the US Surgeon General, the feeling of being lonely may be as harmful to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day.
Establish a five-minute tea ritual for meaningful connection
A daily 'five-minute tea ritual' with your partner can serve as a relationship safety net, ensuring you connect meaningfully even on the busiest days.
Preserve lean muscle mass to enhance aging process
You start to lose muscle mass every year after age 30, and your lean muscle mass is one of the most important predictors of how well you will age.
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