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Master Self, Psychology & Habits

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Master Self, Psychology & Habits

This learning plan is essential for anyone seeking to bridge the gap between their current actions and their ultimate potential. It is designed for individuals who want to master their psychology, break unproductive cycles, and build a foundation of disciplined, mindful living.

ByCommunity User
2 h 48 m
12 coursesUpdated 8 hours ago
The Emotional Life of Your BrainThe Self-Awareness Illusion: Mastering Emotional IntelligenceEmotional Intelligence12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Master Self, Psychology & Habits with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Master Self, Psychology & Habits.

What You'll Learn

  • Develop deep self-awareness and emotional intelligence to identify personal triggers.
  • Master cognitive patterns and mental models to improve decision-making accuracy.
  • Identify and overcome cognitive biases using clearer thinking frameworks.
  • Implement evidence-based habit formation strategies for automatic positive change.
  • Build unshakeable self-discipline and mindfulness without relying on willpower.

Build deep self-awareness and emotional intelligence to understand how your mind works and recognize your patterns, triggers, and strengths.

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The Emotional Life of Your Brain

Discover your unique emotional style and learn to reshape your brain for greater well-being and meaningful living.

8 m
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Emotional IntelligencePrimal LeadershipTwelve and a HalfEmotional Intelligence Habits
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The Self-Awareness Illusion: Mastering Emotional Intelligence

Discover why 95% of people think they're self-aware but only 15% actually are, and learn a practical framework to build real emotional intelligence skills that can be developed unlike IQ.

27 m
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Emotional Intelligence

Develop emotional intelligence: transform relationships, boost career success.

1 m

Master how your brain processes information and makes decisions by understanding cognitive biases, mental shortcuts, and building clearer thinking frameworks.

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Thinking, fast and slow

Insights into human decision-making and cognitive biases

8 m
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You Are Not So SmartClear ThinkingThe Art Of Thinking ClearlyThink Twice
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Mind Shortcuts: When Bias Helps and Hurts

Explore how cognitive biases—systematic thinking errors that evolved as mental shortcuts—can both serve us well and lead us astray in modern decision-making, plus practical strategies to harness their power.

35 m
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Great Mental Models, Volume 1

Upgrade your thinking with powerful mental models to improve decision-making, productivity, and clarity in understanding the world.

8 m

Transform your daily actions through evidence-based habit formation strategies that create automatic positive behaviors without relying on willpower.

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Power of Habit

Understanding and changing habits

9 m
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Stick with ItAtomic HabitsMaking Habits, Breaking HabitsBadass Habits
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The Science of Building Unbreakable Habits

Discover why most people fail at habit change and learn the four simple laws that make any habit stick, based on research from the 25-million-copy bestseller Atomic Habits.

24 m
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Mini Habits

Transform your life with tiny, achievable daily habits that bypass willpower and lead to big results.

9 m

Develop unshakeable self-discipline and presence through proven techniques that strengthen your willpower and create lasting personal transformation.

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The Science of Self-Discipline

Master self-discipline, willpower, and mental toughness to achieve your goals.

9 m
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Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human StrengthThe Willpower InstinctThe Science of Self-DisciplineA meta-analysis of financial self-control strategies: Comparing empirical findings with online media and lay person perspectives on what helps individuals curb spending and start saving
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Master Self-Control: Wise Choices Across All Life Realms

Discover science-backed strategies to strengthen your willpower muscle and make wise decisions financially, spiritually, and mentally. Learn how to rewire your brain for lasting self-mastery.

10 m
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Mindful Self-Discipline

Develop self-discipline through mindfulness, overcoming distractions and self-sabotage.

9 m

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