How many hours did you sleep last night?
Sleep is a topic I discussed while I was blogging about Better Than Before and so today I'm sharing another reinforcement from Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.
In his blog yesterday, McKeown discussed myths about the differences between…
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Did you realize that procrastination can be a stimulant? Especially if you have the diagnosis of ADHD.
Roland Rotz, Ph.D., the co-author of Fidget to Focus, said those exact words, "Procrastination is a stimulant for those with ADHD" in a presentation he made at the 2014 NAPO Conference (National Association of…
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"My eyes are bigger than my calendar!"
That's a thought shared by one of my clients several years ago and I totally relate to that thought about my blogging commitment.
I had mentioned that I'd be traveling a bit and didn't think I'd have much opportunity to continue my…
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More on abstaining vs. moderating
Rubin discusses reasons that abstinence works for some people and moderation for others.
For her, the thought of total deprivation (abstinence) makes it easier because she feels it conserves her energy and willpower - there are no decisions to make and no struggle…
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Desire, Ease, and Excuses
Gretchen Rubin begins the next section of Better Than Before with these words: "The Strategies of Abstaining, Convenience, and Inconvenience examine how we can shape our habits by adjusting the amount of effort involved. Safeguards, Loophole-Spotting, and Distraction address the challenges of failure and temptation. Reward, Treats,…
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Data Point of One - Lightning Bolt
"Sometimes we're hit by a lightning bolt that transforms our habits, instantly. We encounter a new idea, and suddenly a new habit replaces a long-standing habit - without preparation, without small steps, without wavering - and we pass from before to after…
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