LIT: Life Ignition Tools

Tap into heightened states of awareness through intentional actions.

A “lit” brain state is a heightened state of awareness that fuels active curiosity, creative inspiration, and engagement with the world.To tap into lit states, overcome your brain’s tendency to rely on habitual patterns and routine responses. Although this tendency helps reduce the amount of energy you spend processing information,relying on it too often deters you from realizing purposeful, engaged action.

To overcome autopilot mode and achieve a lit state of awareness, lower the deliberate effort required to start and sustain an action. For example, place your running shoes by the door if you want to form a running habit. When you lower these barriers, it boosts motivation and helps the brain rewire itself. Build momentum by acting intentionally, which makes new habits easier to sustain.

“Life Ignition Tools” (LIT) — asking questions, searching for ideas, moving more — help you out of autopilot and into a heightened state of awareness during which you feel alert, present, and engaged. Momentum takes over the more ...