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For me, a lot of progress comes from being able to get out of my own way.
Sometimes the way I do that seems silly.
I'm okay with it.
How can you get out of your way?
One of my top OPTIMISM hacks. The words we use are powerful. Ending with YET is the basis for a sustainable and healthy (IMO) personal narrative. It allows me to ENDURE.
your desired behavior needs to be within the "gravitational pull" of your intention.
if there's too much distance between the two, there's no connection
Fun reframe: how would you parent yourself?
Sometimes we need to be extra kind, sometimes we need to light a little fire under our butts... hopefully this helps your day in some way :)
Close the Intention-Identity Gap. Not the Intention-Behavior Gap, not even the Intention-Habit Gap. It's a game of IDENTITY. Behavior, Habits, and Context are stepping stones. #IdentityBasedHabits Tip of the cap to James Clear.
You want to make progress? Prioritization IS the thing. Decreases what you have to do and ensures important action. "Everything" is a dis-traction. ONE Thing is attainable. And liberating.
Sometimes it's hard to do the things that are "easy" and good for you. Here's the strategy I've been using as of late.
Start small in a way that gets the ball rolling. Small actions like "pouring the bath" can create the momentum you need.
I have a terrible memory. But I don't forget anything anymore. Because I use my phone reminders the way they're supposed to be used.
If you still "forget" it was a bad trigger. You don't get to blame others. It is you. And that is powerful.