Thanks to a clinical diagnosis by the school of psychiatry, I am granted my human right to read and live alone. So, I tell you a short story about me and B.F. Skinner. Mr. Skinner was an American psychologist who studied “learning.” He was famous for demonstrating the concept of reward and punishment by placing a small animal inside a box, known as “Skinner’s Box.” With this simple classic idea in mind, I pinned a sign on my bedroom door that read “Skinner’s room,” and I watched the process of my learning. By this time, I had trained my body with Tai Chi, and it was time to reprogram my childhood thoughts, emotions, and behaviors via the brain. This is how…

First, I set up the room: I hung inspirational images, placed a pitcher of water and a selection of herbal teas, created a sitting area with paints and an instrument, and designated a study space with books and a laptop computer. Second, a stopwatch would control the time, as all areas of the room had a purpose. Then, I walked around my room and challenged myself to play one more song, read one more chapter, paint for 30 minutes without stopping, and reward myself with soothing teas. I thought, “I physically exercise with a stopwatch,” so “why would I not do the same with brain exercises?” Additionally, I discovered that punishment was the reason I struggled to learn as a child, whereas rewarding myself with warm tea kept me calm and awake. For example, peppermint tea eased belly aches and chamomile tea relaxed my muscles.

In conclusion, having a “Skinner’s room” was a brain-drill experience of a heavenly nature. Rewarding myself plus having a stopwatch was “the way” to create new habits. I concluded that my brain can learn if my environment is clear and my body is comfortable. The entire project kick-started my brain, I’ve A’s in all my online college courses, and my IQ score moved up from above average to intelligent.

    At the time, Jim Kwik, an American author and Brain Coach was “hot” on YouTube and later wrote a book on his own personal brain recovery. He mentions the importance of “flow” and I applied his method to the room. Here are the 4 stages of “flow”: The book is called, “Limitless.”

1. Eliminate Distractions
2. Give yourself Enough Time
3. Do something you love
4. Have Clear Goals
5. Challenge yourself a little

A big thank you to:

A college course, Psychology 101: B.F. Skinner, Carol Young and other masters psychologist.

The founder of The Body and Brain Centers: MD and Energy Healer, lchi Lee

The author of the book Limitless: Brain Coach, Jim Kwik

The founder of National Holistic Institute in Emeryville CA: Carol Carpenter a female from Oakland CA with a mission to improve massage therapy practices: East and West styles of touch therapy.

The founder of Scientology: L. Ron Hubbard, American author of the “modern science of mental health” a book called Dianetics.