Insights
#325 Some things take time
Some things happen so fast, they catch you by surprise. Bust most things take time. And things taking time is perfectly fine.
#324 Will you ever write that book?
Will you ever write that book?Who knows. We’ll see.So for now, just focus on who you want to be.Do that every day, and wherever you end up, is where you’re supposed to be.
#323 It’s about the way you say…
It’s about the way you say, “I’m tired, and I’m here anyway.” It’s about the way you say, “I’m exhausted, I’m skipping this one, and that’s okay, because I’ll be back on track the next day.” It’s about the way you say, “Come what may, I’m in this, and from my chosen path, I won’t
#322 The naysayer in your head
Whenever you set out to establish a new habit, there’s often a nagging thought at the back of your mind wondering, “When will you quit this time?” But the naysayer in your head that has had free reign for all these years can’t be silenced. They can only be proven wrong. “You expect me to
#321 Maintain the momentum
You’re likely to encounter consistency challenges. After all, nobody feels motivated every day. Maybe you’ll have a day where you’re busy or not feeling great, and writing, running, or doing yoga, seems like the last thing you want to do. Luckily, you don’t need to feel motivated to write one sentence. You don’t even need
#320 Before it can be about the content, it must be about the consistency.
Before it can be about good writing, it must be about consistent writing. Before it can be about running PRs, it must be about running consistently. Before it can be about , it must be about being in that yoga pose in the first place. Before it can be about fulfilment, it must be about
#319 Starting silly small
Start small. Very small. So small, it might feel silly at first. For example, if you’ve committed to writing every day, don’t start by aiming to write a thousand words. Start with something you can absolutely, positively achieve. Maybe that’s writing one sentence. Maybe it’s opening your notebook. Maybe it’s just holding a pen! Your
#318 You’re not in a rush
You’re on a lifelong journey, and it’ll be over before you know it. Which doesn’t mean you’re in a rush. After all, who’s to say that going slow and intentional won’t give you a longer life than rushing through the days to cram in as much as possible?
#317 You’re well on your way
To become you want to be (but aren’t yet) you have to start doing what you want to do (but aren’t doing yet). Who do you want to be? Which actions would that person take? The questions are simple. But the path is erratic. And that’s okay. As long as you ask them once in
#316 What a sustainably healthy life looks like
Daily practice without the pressure of daily perfection. Consistency without guilt when you fall off the bandwagon once in a while. Doing activities that make you feel good about yourself, not guilty. That’s what a sustainably healthy life looks like.
#315 You don’t have a shot at getting results yet
Most habits are hard to stick to because they promise not only a positive lifestyle change but also instant results. But worrying about building a habit and getting results at the same time leads to frustration and, ultimately, failure – after all, when building a habit, showing up every day is already hard enough. First,
#314 You don’t need to see progress every day
In the moment, I don’t feel like a yoga pose comes easy to me – until I look back to how it felt 6 months ago. In the moment, I don’t really feel like particularly good writer – until I look back on how hard it was to write these daily insights a year ago.