I've been on here for 6+ months, and I haven't even introduced myself! 😱
Hi, I'm Patricia. I'm from Germany, but I moved to Chile about 5 years ago. I'm a doctor of psychology and a university professor, running a ghostwriting business on the side. I have 2 kids & 3 cats.
I did it again! 🥳
My latest article was boosted by the editors on Medium!
Only 1% of the articles receive a boost, so it's clearly a recognition for my writing! 💪🏻
New mega achievement unlocked! 🤩
My first online money!
What a great feeling 😁!
Thankful that somebody trusted in my work and bought my template. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
It's hard to build a brand on X.
But guess what?
Most people don't even start.
Others start & quit immediately.
Starting & staying consistent will get you ahead of most people.
My first Medium earnings! 🤩
I can finally monetize my writing there, after joining the Partner Program a few days ago.
It's not much, but these are my first dollars from online writing, and they mean the world to me!
Also, my monthly subscription fee is already covered. 😎
I’m German.
5 years ago, I moved to Chile.
It has been amazing, but some aspects of Chilean life shocked me.
7 Chile facts I still can’t wrap my head around:
Complex morning routines, long self-care routines, daily deep work sessions?
Nice to have, but impossible for people like me who have kids, a 9-5, and are building a business on the side.
Realities are different.
If you want to immediately boost your brain power, the solution is not:
Pills. Energy drinks. Sugar.
Here's a simpler trick to 10x your brain power (from a brain scientist):
Drink water.
Brains are 75% water & people don't hydrate enough.
Dehydration slows down your brain.
"Just one more book and then I'll start."
"Just one more online course and then I'm ready."
No.
You'll never be ready.
START NOW.
Learn by doing.
Improve on the way.
I cannot believe it!!!
I published a new story on Medium and they boosted it immediately!
Wow, this was fast. Made my day!
The article is about raising children bilingually.
It's a personal story mixed with some science.
Link in next post! 👇🏻
Almost done with my article.
I will launch my shiny new homepage in the next days, and the article will be on the blog there.
Of course, I'll cross-post to Medium to get more coverage.
Soooo excited! Having a homepage is a huge step!
Most people are unproductive and don’t even know it.
You probably don’t use your full potential and thus fail to achieve your goals.
Here's an absurdly simple hack to 10x your productivity and achieve more in 4h than others do in 8 (from a Psychologist):
𝗔𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸, & 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.
But most people are unaware of how gut health impacts well-being.
Here are 5 science-backed nutrition tips to heal your gut (& brain): 👇🏻
@AcademicChatter
I was the first in my family to study at university (in fact they didn't want me to!).
Coming from the working class is like being from a different world, and the higher you climb the ladder, the worse it gets.
What an intense week (and it's only Tuesday!):
- Suffered from food poisoning
- The new semester is starting
- Invited talk at another uni on Friday
Send me strength, people.
Hello, world! I am a Doctor of Psychology and academic. Please join me on my journey as a digital creator who creates
@NotionHQ
templates!
#createinpublic
As an academic, I publish:
- In highly specialized journals
- Using highly specialized language
- For a highly specialized audience.
Since I started posting here, I feel I can finally make an impact on people's lives.
That's what science should do.
Medium earnings day 2 update:
Many have asked me about monetization on Medium and I didn't have an answer because I'm just getting started with the Partner Program.
I'll post daily updates over the next few days to document the earnings for anyone who is interested!
My first Medium earnings! 🤩
I can finally monetize my writing there, after joining the Partner Program a few days ago.
It's not much, but these are my first dollars from online writing, and they mean the world to me!
Also, my monthly subscription fee is already covered. 😎
I'm working from home today.
Started the day with a walk through my garden to see what's sprouting.
This is one of the reasons I'm building here.
To never have to commute to the office again & enjoy my garden whenever I want.
𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲.
Your memories stabilize during sleep.
You will have a hard time remembering what you learn if you don't sleep enough.
(Brain scientist speaking)
I am scared 😱
Of showing my face on X.
🟆 Scared to be recognized.
🟆 Scared to leave my comfort zone.
🟆 Scared to turn my anonymous account into a personal one.
But guess what?
I'll do it.
People want to connect with people, not avatars.
Stay tuned for my profile revamp!
Yesterday, I wanted to go viral with a thread on how to improve learning.
Did it go viral?
No.
Was I disappointed?
A little.
Will I stop posting?
Hell no.
I’m a Neuroscientist with 20+ years of experience studying the brain. 🧠
Here are 7 surprising brain facts to blow your mind and impress others!
(
#3
is my favorite!) 👇
How many languages do you speak?
Switching between languages isn’t just challenging—it’s a powerful way to protect against dementia.
I move between German, English, and Spanish every day.
It’s tough sometimes, but I'm happy that it's good for my brain!
I spontaneously launched my Notion Essentials Badge Exam Prep Companion on ProductHunt!
If you have a few seconds to spare, please show your support!
It would mean a lot to me 💚.
via
@producthunt
Those who embrace capitalism in its rawest form have probably never seen people who work their a** off with 2 or more jobs, who are completely exhausted because work consumes their lives, and still can't make ends meet.
I’m a Psychologist with 20+ years of experience.
I never imagined a computer could be more empathetic than a human.
But then a study changed my mind forever.
You may never have to pay again for therapy.
Let’s dive in: 👇🏻
Just taught a class where we talked about neuromyths.
One wrong but heavily endorsed neuromyth is the one about learning styles, i.e., that people are either "visual," "auditory," or "kinesthetic."
There is no scientific evidence for this, but most people believe it.
I am back in Chile!
Had an intense week in Germany with family and at the symposium, making new connections.
Now I'm freezing because I literally went from 30°C to 3°C!
The long trip was exhausting, but it was all worth it!
Your brain is wired to search for immediate rewards.
Working towards long-term goals requires delay of gratification.
What can you do?
✅ Learn goal-setting strategies.
✅ Set small subgoals that lead to your big goal.
✅ Follow my content to learn more about goal-setting.
Let me be honest.
A demanding job in academia, two kids, no support network, and building a side hustle alongside is super hard.
I am exhausted.
I hope that one day I'll be able to say that the struggle was all worth it.
Breaking news, friends!!!
I am now Notion Essentials certified!!! 🥳
The exam was pretty challenging, but doable.
I will write a long-form soon about my experience and how I prepared for the exam, so stay tuned!
New milestone unlocked: 100 followers! 🥳
(Preferred to take the screenshot quickly before the number goes down again, haha)
Thanks everybody for your support!
Medium earnings day 7 update:
This is what it looks like after 1 week.
I'll stop posting updates every day, but I will occasionally inform if anything interesting happens!
For example, I'm curious if I'll cross the $100 mark (and when).
Brain hack (from a neuroscientist):
Utilize the 5 to 6 hours before sleep for learning.
Memories consolidate during sleep, and what you learn in the hours before sleep gets prioritized.
The man who cracked the code to habit forming:
Peter Gollwitzer.
He's one of the world's most cited Psychologists.
Countless people have benefited from his work.
His technique will hack your mind & make habits stick.
Want to start a new habit?
Do this.⬇️
According to research, 92% of people fail to achieve their goals.
After studying the brain for 20+ years, I’ve developed a powerful goal-setting toolkit backed by science.
Here are 5 simple hacks that will make you an unstoppable goal-setter:
I'm back at my office job, after a 1-week mix of vacation and working on my biz.
It's hard to motivate myself, but the prospect of soon being able to focus 100% on my biz keeps me going.
Hello, friends!
I have finally published my long-form article about the Notion Essentials Badge exam!
I hope it will be useful for many of you who aim to become certified.
Simultaneously, I am launching my brand new Homepage!
Link in next post ⬇️
Most people feel stressed & overwhelmed.
Meet stress researcher Dr. Modupe Akinola.
She’s so famous that the National Geographic hired her to coach Chris Hemsworth.
Here are her 6 revolutionary tips for dealing with stress: 👇🏻
@ChrisPalmerMD
I can't believe how the press and some social media accounts are minimizing your contributions to (mental) health. Please keep doing what you're doing!
As a kid, I dreamed of being a famous singer or writer.
The reality: Singing is just for the shower or karaoke (though I'm a decent singer😅), but writing has always been present in my life.
And now I'm turning that passion into my primary career!
What was your dream as a kid?
🚨LAUNCH ALERT🚨
My launch is live on
@ProductHunt
🚀!!!
Conference Travel & Management Hub: Easily organize and manage your conference attendance
Would highly appreciate the support from my fellow creators and academics! 🤗
It's wild that many people on social media apparently know more about dopamine function than I do after 20+ years of studying Psychology and Neuroscience.
🚨Announcing my new template!🚨
-The Notion Essentials Badge Exam Prep Companion-
Prepare yourself effectively to get Notion certified!
This template is based on my recent experience with the exam (May 2024), and it's probably the most up-to-date resource you can get. ⬇️
Medium earnings day 5 update:
Wow...just...wow!
I had to pinch myself because I couldn't believe it at first!
So now my annual Medium subscription is paid 😎
Medium earnings day 4 update:
The sum has more than doubled since yesterday! Potentially because people read more on the weekend than on weekdays.
I've also crossed the magical 100 followers mark!
Your imposter syndrome puts you in a cage.
It forms invisible boundaries around you and makes you miss great opportunities.
Follow these 6 tips to break your self-doubt and live your dream life: 👇🏻
It's 2034.
You look back at yourself in 2024.
Are you happy with yourself from 10 years ago?
If yes: Amazing, keep going!
If not: You still have 89 days left. Make them count.
Procrastination is not laziness.
You put off tasks because your brain predicts the negative emotions you could experience during them.
Break down tasks into small, manageable units & anticipate the positive emotions once the task is completed.
Your job, a fancy mansion, or a luxury car won't love you back.
Only your significant others will.
Keep this in mind when defining your priorities in life.
When does a hook stop hooking you?
The "I am deleting this soon because ..." hook worked for me initially, but now?
Doesn't hook me anymore because I see it every day in different versions.
Anyone else experiencing this or is it just me?
Impressive how many creators have left.
Was just checking some accounts I follow and various are inactive, so I did some housecleaning and unfollowed them.
Persistence seems to be the greatest asset after all!
Repetition makes people like you, trust you, & buy from you.
In “A Brave New World”, Aldous Huxley wrote: “62,400 repetitions make one truth”.
He was right.
Let me show you how: 👇🏻
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