Solution #2 — Make a plan and be specific - Deepstash

Solution #2 — Make a plan and be specific

To eliminate ambiguity, you need a plan.

In general, the more specific and the more clear you are about your plan the better.

  • What’s the first task you will tackle when you wake up? 
  • How long will you spend on your afternoon workout? 
  • Where will you do your evening meditation?

The goal is to turn your desired outcomes into a series of very clear behaviors.

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