One Percent Better with Dr Amantha Imber
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How to make your holiday afterglow last 43 days (according to new research)
So I just got back from three nights down the coast, where I (naturally) tried to optimise for wellbeing benefits. Morning beach walks for natural daylight exposure shortly after waking? Tick. Strategic coffee consumption timed perfectly between cortisol peaks? Obviously. Methodically alternating between fiction and non-fiction reading to balance my cognitive load? You betcha. Then I stumbled across this new research and discovered I've been missing a trick. Turns out those coastal benefits...
The 5-second brain hack my mum taught me to deal with toxic people
Last month, a friend let me down in a major way. Cue hours of mental replays, analysis paralysis, and stress spirals. During one of our neighbourhood walks, I unloaded the drama to my mum. She simply asked: "Would you invite this friend to stay in your house?" Me: "Hell no - they're behaving like a complete b*tch." Mum: "Then why are you letting them stay in your head?" Mental eviction notice served. Next time someone upsets you, ask yourself: Would you like them as a houseguest? If not,...
The GenAI “Reverse Engineering” trick that will change how you create content
Warning: you have found yourself in the middle of an AI-heavy period for this newsletter! Lots of tips + news on a brand new program we have launched at Inventium. If AI chat isn't your cup of tea (or if you've already submitted to our robot overlords and don't need the help), opt out of ALL AI-related emails here. On with today's programming: Have you ever seen a LinkedIn post go stratospheric and wonder "What kind of black magic is this?" Well, one of the ways you can use GenAI is as your...
The '@' trick that turns ChatGPT into your Executive Advisory Board
Warning: you have found yourself in the middle of an AI-heavy period for this newsletter! Lots of tips + news on a brand new program we have launched at Inventium. If AI chat isn't your cup of tea (or if you've already submitted to our robot overlords and don't need the help), opt out of ALL AI-related emails here. Let's get on with today's tip: Ever wished you could instantly summon a dream team of experts to weigh in on your ideas? Well, if you've got ChatGPT Plus (the paid version), you...
Stop using just one AI. (This is why multiple minds beat one)
Warning: the next couple of weeks are going to be AI-heavy! Lots of tips + news on a brand new program we have launched at Inventium. If AI chat isn't your cup of tea (or if you've already submitted to our robot overlords and don't need the help), opt out of ALL AI-related emails here. Onwards.... Why settle for one AI brain when you can tap into many? Here's a nifty move that's helped my creative process: using multiple AI tools as a powerful feedback loop. The multi-AI advantage Think of it...
The simplest way to get 10x better GenAI outputs
Warning: the next couple of weeks are going to be AI-heavy! Lots of tips + news on a brand new program we have launched at Inventium. If AI chat isn't your cup of tea (or if you've already submitted to our robot overlords and don't need the help), opt out of ALL AI-related emails here. On with today's programming... Ever notice how AI sometimes feels like it's playing a guessing game with what you really want? Here's a prompt technique that's like giving AI a PhD in mind reading (okay, not...
My 3 non-negotiable health habits
Hello there! A couple of quick things before we get into today's programming: Do you have questions on your mind? I am recording another Ask Me Anything episode for How I Work this week and I would LOVE your questions. Submit anything that is on your mind in the next 24 hours and I will do my best to answer it! I had the funnest day in Sydney yesterday with 60 peeps who levelled up their AI prowess. We have recently announced our next masterclasses in Sydney (April 29) and Melbourne (May 13)....
The messy truth about burnout (and why I'm sharing mine)
Hello there! You know that terrifying moment when you're about to share something deeply personal and your finger hovers over the "publish" button? That's me right now (or at least it was before this newsletter found its way to your inbox). As someone who creates heaps of content (podcasts, books, these very newsletters), I'm constantly weighing how much of myself to reveal. The truly personal stuff? Absolutely terrifying. Will people think I'm weak? Unprofessional? Just plain bonkers?...
The time I went on 50 first dates
Hello hello! If you're a regular reader, you're probably here for the science-backed productivity tips, wellbeing hacks, and lately, my deep dives into GenAI (don't worry - more of those are coming soon). But today, I'm sharing something a bit different. When Holly Wainwright from Mamamia's MID podcast invited me to chat about love, I couldn't resist. After all, what's more fascinating than applying behavioural science to matters of the heart? A bit over five years ago, I got divorced. As...
The art of naming office elephants
Hello hello 2025! One Percent Better is back! And welcome to all the new subscribers who have joined :) Let's get on with today's programming... I had promised a close friend to go with her to Chadstone Shopping Centre on Sunday. For those unfamiliar with the retail labyrinth that is Chaddy, imagine if someone took every shop in Melbourne, stuffed them into a giant pressure cooker, added a generous sprinkle of hangry children, and topped it with a parking system designed by a supervillain who...
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