- Pick something you really want, not something you think you should want.
- Set realistic goals or you’ll wear yourself out too soon to see any results. 15 minutes per day adds up to over 90 hours in a year. 1% improvement every week for a year is a 66% improvement. Small efforts add up to amazing results.
- Don’t give up, just pick it back up. You didn’t make any time to read today, so what? Missing today doesn’t erase all the books you have read. Just pick it up again tomorrow like missing a day didn’t matter – because it doesn’t.
- Schedule it, but don’t over-schedule it. Blocking off time in your calendar for family night is a great way to save time for it, just be careful not to book yourself so solid that there’s no time for variety and unexpected changes.
- Take stock regularly, and don’t ask, “What’s wrong with me?” instead ask, “What’s not working? What could I try differently?”
- Track your wins and remind yourself of them often. Look back at how far you’ve come.
- Make it easier. Would it be easier to lay out your clothes the day before or use a meal prep service? What is making this hard? What can you do to make it easier?
- Create a routine. It takes some dedication to establish new routines, but over time they become second nature, making your good behavior easier to maintain.
- Reward yourself. If you struggle with resistance or procrastination, it’s okay to bribe yourself with a fancy coffee, a walk at your favorite park, or that new sweater you’ve been eyeing. - Make rest a priority. Everything you do will be better and easier if you’re getting enough sleep.
