Around 7 years ago I read The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and I loved it. It was during a period of deep learning after I became committed to understanding more about myself. A key point in the book was the concept of the habit loop. It was the idea that habits are made … Continue reading Changing my routine
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A mindful offload
If you're someone that likes to vent and offload I think it's important to be mindful. Think about things such as: How many times have I vented to this person about the same issue? Has anything changed or am I just repeating the same thing over and over again? Do I want help solving this … Continue reading A mindful offload
Overwhelmed
People that have have a habit of taking on more than they can manage rarely make the effort to try and ease their load. Instead they accept the period of stress as though there is no other choice. In fact they've come to rely on the stress and looming deadlines to spur them on and … Continue reading Overwhelmed
Hard to break
I think one of the main reasons that old habits are hard to break is because we're used to them. When you've been doing something for a long time whether it's beneficial to your life or not, it can be difficult to just let it go. Even if you know it's not good for you, … Continue reading Hard to break
Don’t wait for magic
When people procrastinate they often tell themselves they are waiting until they are ready or waiting for a feeling that will push them to begin. But the truth is you just have to start. Instead of waiting for some kind of magic to turn you into someone that gets things done straight away, make it … Continue reading Don’t wait for magic
Chocolate cake for breakfast
Chocolate cake for breakfast is a great idea in the moment. It's sweet, chocolatey and tastes great. But if you're working towards becoming someone that is healthier and eats more nourishing food then you might not want to make a habit of it. It'd be like saying you want to stay dry then going outside … Continue reading Chocolate cake for breakfast
Breaks and streaks
Taking breaks will always be necessary. However, when you commit to doing something every single day, suddenly taking a break becomes a little more difficult. As much as you can try and make up for it the day before or the day after, it's not quite the same as maintaining consistency. Once you've stuck with … Continue reading Breaks and streaks
The best thing I’ve ever written
When you're sharing your words online everyday there is very little pressure for what you post to be the best thing you've ever written. If todays words aren't particularly good, I know that I can always write something better tomorrow or the day after. Sometimes what I consider to be my some of my best … Continue reading The best thing I’ve ever written
Daily blogging for the reader
I think it's fair to say that more often than not, a daily blog is for the writer. The reason behind this is almost nobody reads a daily blog every single day. There are occasional readers and regular readers but it's rare to find someone who doesn't miss a post. Posting so often allows me … Continue reading Daily blogging for the reader
And on the 7th day…
The creator of the habit loop determined that in order to change a habit you needed to change your routine. For example, drinking a glass of water when you crave a cigarette. For the past 7 days I've been working to undo a habit. I didn't consciously replace it with anything but I suppose I … Continue reading And on the 7th day…
The Daily Gemm 