LAST WEEK'S BREAKTHROUGHS
In last week’s newsletter, I asked you to focus on small habits instead of big goals.
Our first reader is taking things day by day:
“I’ve been doing some training for a hike I’m taking with my son and his wife in May. Even though I’ve set some goals around walking distance and increasing hills and stairs I’m really staying focused on just the day, getting my shoes on and out the door. My son asked if I was feeling fitter (it’s been two weeks) and I said ‘no, but I’m not focusing on that anyway, I’m just showing up.’ It felt good to hear myself say that.
When ‘coward logic’ tries to sabotage me, i.e. I’m too tired, cold, sore etc. I just say to myself: get out the door. Rather than placing huge expectations on what I want to achieve, taking the pressure off makes me more motivated to push myself. It’s been really good. Forget the goal, focus on consistency, and just keep trying everyday.”
Ivy’s earlier wake-up time has shown results:
“This is a breakthrough I've had over the last three weeks: my one change was waking up earlier, 5am. I’ve stuck to it for a week and a half now... and the domino effect has been life-changing, it’s catapulted me into the momentum of becoming more successful.
Wake up earlier > less rush to get to work > always on time (= less stress) > get work done fast cause I can also start earlier > more time with family (= more work-life balance).
I’ve also incorporated exercise now which is a new habit I'm building alongside it. All this discipline and setting up my days for success has given my mind the room to start planning for my own business I'd like to launch in the future!”
Fun habits can also change lives, like for this reader:
“I’ve never been much of a ‘gamer’ (I know, you can’t relate). But I found a few games that I enjoy and switched from evening doom scrolling to evening gaming and it’s made a huge impact. Less snacking, less undue stress, better rest. Gaming gets a bad rap but they have some great benefits considering the alternatives.”
Finally, Michael is becoming the person he wants to be, one day at a time:
“Helped by your e-mails (such as this one) I quit drinking alcohol and started exercising at least ten minutes every day.
After two months, it feels like these have now become ingrained into my daily routine, the actions I do but don't think about.
Overall, doing these every day reinforces the image of the person I want to be, on a daily basis they make me feel stronger (physically), brighter and sharper.
Now, onto better nutrition and less sugar ;-)
Thank you and all the best.”
As always, send your breakthroughs by simply replying to this email. Let me know if you’d prefer to remain anonymous.
Until next week,
Mark Manson
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author
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