We all have bad habits we want to break. We want quit smoking, nail biting, binge eating, spending, etc. If we want to break a bad habit in the long-term, we need to understand how habits work. Here’s what we know: Most habits are triggered by cues. A cue can be a time of day, […]
How to Start and Keep a Journal (The Template That Helped Me Become Consistent)
Recently, American film director Robert Rodriguez appeared on The Tim Ferriss Show and explained why and how he journals. This piqued my interest. Like many people, I’ve always wanted to journal daily, but like most people, I’ve struggled with consistency. This wasn’t because I lacked the self-discipline to write; it’s because I didn’t know what […]
How to Build a Morning Routine by Habit Stacking
As you’ve probably noticed, building a morning routine can be a trying experience. Think about all that can go wrong: You oversleep, you can’t find your keys, you forget to do your most important task, etc. The reality is having a morning routine is the best approach to developing good habits, as Hal Elrod writes […]
The Daily Questions: How to Fully Engage Yourself in Life and Work
Asking active questions changes everything. Simple, yet misunderstood, active questions can change our behaviour because they reveal (1) where we are succeeding and (2) where we need further improvement. And in doing so, they rivet our attention on what we can actually change. The Daily Questions In his book, Triggers: Sparking Positive Change and Making […]
5 Timeless Strategies for Building Self-Discipline
Back in January, I wrote an article about the importance of self-discipline, specifically, what self-discipline is and why you need it in the long-term. (You can read it here). I didn’t, however, explain how to build self-discipline, step-by-step. Before I discuss five practical strategies for building self-discipline, I want to clear up a common misconception: […]