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Use Time Intentionally
Once we realize that every moment is a gift, we will not waste it but use it intentionally, for something important and meaningful.
It is important that we set some clear priorities and create space for them.
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Time is Limited Yet Abundant
Most of us conflict with time. Time is a paradox and is both limited and abundant at the same time. We can do great things with time, provided we know how to use this invisible resource.
Use Time Intentionally
Once we realize that every moment is a gift, we will not waste it but use it intentionally, for something important and meaningful.
It is important that we set some clear priorities and create space for them.
Contemplating Death
This exercise makes us value our limited time and sheds away the unnecessary activities from our day.
We start living a vivid life, and slow down, becoming fully present in the moment, savoring time like a limited edition treat before it vanishes.
The Auto-Pilot Mode
Getting in an auto-pilot mode with your daily life makes everything move fast, and life becomes too much of a routine. We think we are busy and don't have time but that's not true. We do have the time if the work is our priority, provided we know what is important to do.
Most of our time is spent doing what we have decided to spend it on, so we have to choose our priorities wisely.
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Zero days
It's when you fill your time doing things, and things which aren’t inherently bad (such as cleaning your place), but those crucial couple to-do’s you had, like writing your novel and researchi...
How To Avoid Zero Days
On a daily basis, do something, no matter how small, which has you walking toward your vision of life. In other words, your goals.
Reasons for Zero Days
You fail to decide what you want out of life, and in turn you fail to define your goals.
If you don’t know what you want, how can you do something every day which propels you in the right direction?
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We Lack Commitment
No matter what we tell ourselves, we are not committed fully towards most things. We tend to be different people, committing to change our diet, exercise or start on a certain goal, only to become ...
Effects of Being Uncommitted
Some effects of not being committed:
- We lose trust in ourselves and create a negative self-image.
- We tend to shrink and hide in our comfort zones.
- We lose the trust of our friends and family.
- We see that people don't trust us and feel guilty.
Start Being Committed
Ignite your committed self:
- Observe and realize that your commitment levels need to be corrected.
- Check your true desire to commit, if it feels right, and if you have space and energy to uphold and sustain the commitment.
- See if you can bet something substantial to uphold this commitment.
- Take action and create a winning environment around you.
- Start with a relatively small commitment.
- Do whatever it takes to never break a promise to yourself again.
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The Relationship Scorecard
This is when you and your partner continue to blame each other for past mistakes made in the relationship instead of solving the current problem.
Deal with issues individually unless they ...
Dropping “Hints”
It shows that you two are not comfortable communicating openly and clearly with one another.
State your feelings and desires openly. And make it clear that the other person is not necessarily responsible or obligated to them but that you’d love to have their support.
Holding the Relationship Hostage
For example, if someone feels like you’ve been cold to them, instead of saying, “I feel like you’re being cold sometimes,” they will say, “I can’t date someone who is cold to me."
It’s crucial for both people in a relationship to know that negative thoughts and feelings can be communicated safely to one another without it threatening the relationship itself.
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Finding Motivation
... to develop self-discipline:
- Start taking small actions to make things better
- Do the things that hurt you less
- Push yourself into discomfort a little bit, so you can g...
Other Types of Motivation
- Wanting to help others: If you get better at not procrastinating on your life’s work, for example, you can help more people with that meaningful work.
- Appreciating life: We have a short time on Earth, and the life we have is a gift. When we procrastinate and give in to endless distraction, and don’t make the most of our time, we are not fully appreciating the gift we have.
Small Actions
One of the most important things you can do to get better at self-discipline is to take small actions.
It can seem overwhelming to start big, intimidating projects. Instead, start with easy actions, things so small you can’t say no.
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The "One Thing"
We all have that 'One Thing' on our task list that is the most important thing on the list, that would be the most meaningful and yet we’re not doing it.
It's so meaningful and import...
Create a space
Put aside all the messages, social media, distractions, smaller tasks, organizing and tidying.
Instead, have a small space (even just 10-15 minutes) for this important task, and nothing else.
Meditate on meaning & feelings
For just a minute, mindfully drop into your body and feel your fear, resistance, frustration, overwhelm. Let yourself feel it fully.
Then let yourself feel the love you feel for those who you’ll be serving by doing this task.
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The Ritual Of Gratitude
Setting aside time daily for practising gratitude, for the littlest of things life has bestowed us with, can have a profound effect on our minds and our lives. Things to be grateful for:
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The Painful Days
During the most painful days, or when one is upset, is procrastinating, sick or injured, or having relationship issues, it is easy to forget the good parts, and therefore extremely important to 'balance the scales' by remembering what you are grateful for.
Be thankful for having the energy and power to heal, for the time provided to you on this planet, and for the way challenges help you grow wiser.
One chooses to be grateful, focusing on the little miracles of life, no matter what the circumstances.
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Waiting for certainty
You could go your whole life waiting for certainty, that ONE thing and risk never finding it.
Many people go this route, and it's ok if this is your case, as long as you full-well under...
Experiment with imperfection
Sometimes, the one right answer isn’t coming. So you just have to start with moving in imperfection.
Because sometimes trying is more important than waiting for perfection.
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“Focused” and “Diffused” Modes
When learning, there are times in which you are focused and times in which you allow your mind to wander. Both modes are valuable to allow your brain to learn something.
Take regular break...
Chunking
The goal is to learn each concept in a way that they each become like a well-known puzzle piece.
In order to master a concept, you not only need to know it but also to know how it fits into the bigger picture.
Beware of Illusions of Competence
Instead of highlighting or underlining, rather take brief notes that summarize keys concepts.
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The Elements of Ritual
- Create your environment, because it will affect your practice.
- As you start, set an intention for the ritual.
- Bring presence and full appreciation to the act.
- Rituals can be a space for contemplating what’s important to you.
- Close in gratitude for whatever you just did.
Rituals to Consider
- Start your day with intention, gratitude and reflection.
- Email & messages: Transform them into a ritual of connecting to others, of carefully considering issues, of crafting language.
- Exercise: Bring it to be an act of love for your body, an act of connection to your environment, an act of full presence.
- Meditation: Make it a simple ritual of full appreciation for the moment.
- Sleep: Make it a time when you reflect on your day, prepare for your time of rest, slow down and appreciate your life.