Priscilla Xu

Priscilla Xu

Ordinarily Mindful, Curiously Fearless.

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  • How to take integrated higher-order thinking notes without losing the big idea inside too many details, even if you’re afraid of missing something important

    How to take integrated higher-order thinking notes without losing the big idea inside too many details, even if you’re afraid of missing something important

    Welcome back — it’s the end of the year, the weather’s getting cold, so stay warm. This issue is about one specific skill: integrated note taking It is not a productivity trick. It is a way to encode knowledge so you can actually retrieve it later and use it to solve problems. 1) The simplest…

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    December 16, 2025
    All Articles, Learning how to learn
    ai, artificial-intelligence, learning, Learning how to learn, Mental Health, Metacognition, note taking, philosophy, problem solving, studying
  • The 3 Levels of Mind Mapping to Never Relearn Anything

    Lately, it’s been Taylor Swift getting married to Travis everywhere you look—it’s hard to ignore. This isn’t just about celebrity culture. It shows how “attention is monopolized by a select few people.” It also highlights “a select few tools.” We give our attention to those with the loudest voices. We also prioritize the tools that appear the…

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    December 12, 2025
    All Articles, Learning how to learn
    brain, Evolutionary Productivity, Health, Learning how to learn, Mental Health, neuroscience, science
  • 5 Essential Vibe Coding Apps— Ranked & Reviewed So You Don’t Waste Time

    “Vibe coding” is the next frontier in software development—AI-driven tools that let you build, iterate, and ship applications using conversational interfaces or visual editors rather than traditional code. In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into five standout vibe coding apps—Lovable, Tempo, Replit, Pythagora, and Cursor—complete with dashboard screenshots, pricing breakdowns, feature rundowns, and tools that fit various…

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    July 9, 2025
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  • 4 Principles on Combatting Rumination

    Rumination is when you constantly replay past events or mistakes in your head, which can lead to negative feelings like guilt or shame. Remember, breaking the cycle of overthinking and rumination takes time and effort, but it is possible. Be patient with yourself, and know that you are not alone in this struggle.

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    March 24, 2023
    All Articles, Health
    emotion, happiness, Mental Health, Metacognition, mindfulness, psychology
  • Dental Adhesive Systems

    Dental Adhesive Systems

    Do you ever wonder how your teeth are filled and how the filling doesn’t fall off? There is also a sicence behind this.

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    March 21, 2023
    Living Library
    dental school, operative dentistry
  • 5 Tips to Overcome Your Emotional Deathly Spiral

    Are you experiencing emotional spirals? The article presents practical tips on how to identify your internal needs and regulate emotions, including the use of cognitive labeling and focused monitoring meditation. The article is written in an engaging and relatable language and is structured to capture the attention of young adults.

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    March 6, 2023
    All Articles, Health
    attention, emotion, Mental Health, Metacognition, mindfulness
  • The Ultimate Guide to Learning Skills

    The Ultimate Guide to Learning Skills

    In this article, the science of nueroplasticity is explained in the context of learning skills. The nuances and details of how to maximize each mistake you make in every learning skills sessions are explained in actionable steps.

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    February 5, 2023
    All Articles, Learning how to learn, Living Library, Podcast Notes
    attention, creativity, decision making, Learning how to learn, Metacognition, neuroplasticity, Podcast Notes, productivity
  • Huberman’s Lab: Why and How Do We Stretch?

    Huberman’s Lab: Why and How Do We Stretch?

    Stretching is an essential part of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. But have you ever wondered why stretching feels so good? The answer lies in the neuroscience and simple protocols of stretching.

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    January 18, 2023
    All Articles, Health
    fitness, habits, neuroplasticity, neuroscience, Podcast Notes
  • Huberman’s Lab: How to Increase Your Happiness?

    Huberman’s Lab: How to Increase Your Happiness?

    You can increase your happiness with implementing habits of meditaiton, a speicfic method of gratitidue, prosocial spending, and grooming your pets.

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    November 26, 2022
    All Articles, Health, Podcast Notes
    habits, Mental Health, mindfulness, neuroscience, Podcast Notes, psychology
  • The Courage to Be Disliked

    The Courage to Be Disliked

    I worried a lot about my appearance and weird personality, but the mindset of self-acceptance and task separation taught me to be free from worries.

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    November 20, 2022
    All Articles, Book Notes, Health
    Book Notes, happiness, Mental Health, Metacognition, note taking, personality, psychology
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