Less is more, practice self-control

So what can be done about this? 

It sounds easy: Say no! When a desire comes up, for example, start that new project, or that crave for junk food, say no to it. 

People are created with the ability to respond: Response ability. So choose how you respond and say no.

It is hard to say no to your desires. Because your mind is programmed to always go for the easiest solution.

There is are multiple ways to avoid this.

• You need to deny yourself the easiest solution.
• You need to practice discipline. Go to bed on time, wake up on time, exercise, etc.

When you practice discipline you will become better at denying yourself and saying no to the negative voice.

By choosing to exercise you say no to something else & do things you dislike, but you keep doing them over and over again. At a certain point, you will notice your mind gives up and you win the battle.

Don’t be afraid that there won’t be anything left to do for you when you control those desires. 

• Steven Pressfield describes this in his book War of Art. He describes those desires as resistance to reach your goals and walk the path you are meant to walk.
• Filtering out those desires, removing that resistance will bring you closer to what you are meant to be doing.

This means you have a clear mind. With a clear mind, you are able to make better choices and actions that lead towards your goals. 

Just think of it as the fog that blocks your vision. Clearing up desires will remove the brain fog.

• Say no to your desires
• Clear up your vision
• Take action towards your goal.

This doesn’t come easy and might be one of the hardest things in life.  

Clear up this fog, that will lead to more result, because you see your vision more clearly: Less is more