Untethered Mind

Untethered Mind

Eight simple daily habits that make you feel 8x better about yourself

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Alex Mathers
Jul 05, 2026
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I know what it’s like to feel uninspired and just plain icky.

Often, it’s because I skip vital yet simple habits that maintain my self-respect and enthusiasm for life.

Here are some quick habits that boost my self-confidence and keep me excited about life and work:

1. Learn something for at least 20 minutes and take notes.

Note-taking has been shown to better internalise the focus of study.

Whether via books, apps, videos, or courses, daily study shouldn’t end at University.

It’s a practice that can lead to exponential growth, especially when you go deep on a topic to develop mastery in something specific and helpful to the world.

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