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Distracted, overwhelmed, then give up...
You don't have to be stuck
If you are struggling to be consistent, read this:
You don't have to be stuck
If you are struggling to be consistent, read this:
Just do something
The smallest act beats avoiding it/doing nothing
Here's a simple flow:
Plan -> Act -> Review
Remember:
There is no proper preparation
There is never enough info
There is no perfect way
There is no right time
No goal is unreachable
The smallest act beats avoiding it/doing nothing
Here's a simple flow:
Plan -> Act -> Review
Remember:
There is no proper preparation
There is never enough info
There is no perfect way
There is no right time
No goal is unreachable
Don't let mind games steal your motivation.
Stop
- playing someone else's game
- believing you're not enough
- waiting for inspiration
- relying on intentions
- wanting certainty
Stop
- playing someone else's game
- believing you're not enough
- waiting for inspiration
- relying on intentions
- wanting certainty
Program your motivation by
Increase tasks:
Expectancy (chance of reaching your goal)
Value (how important your goal is)
Decrease tasks:
Impulsiveness (chose long-term over short-term)
Delay (shorten how long it takes to get there)
Increase tasks:
Expectancy (chance of reaching your goal)
Value (how important your goal is)
Decrease tasks:
Impulsiveness (chose long-term over short-term)
Delay (shorten how long it takes to get there)
Stop hiding
Fear/doubt distracts from your dreams
Stop
- allowing self-doubt to control your actions
- hiding your excitement by “being cool”
Start
- bringing energy to each situation
- sharing your abilities each day
Show up
Fear/doubt distracts from your dreams
Stop
- allowing self-doubt to control your actions
- hiding your excitement by “being cool”
Start
- bringing energy to each situation
- sharing your abilities each day
Show up
Find the right crew
You become who you are with
Remember your friends'
- goals become your goals
- habits become your habits
- success becomes your success
Be with people who create a better you
Let go of people who drain you
You become who you are with
Remember your friends'
- goals become your goals
- habits become your habits
- success becomes your success
Be with people who create a better you
Let go of people who drain you
Train your focus
Stop believing your focus will always be broken
You can train your thinking skills by:
Mindfulness
Sitting quietly
Reading a book
Listening to music
Practicing gratitude
Do one thing at a time
Just start with a couple of minutes, then increase your time
Stop believing your focus will always be broken
You can train your thinking skills by:
Mindfulness
Sitting quietly
Reading a book
Listening to music
Practicing gratitude
Do one thing at a time
Just start with a couple of minutes, then increase your time
Protect your time
You only have a few minutes of clear time each day. The greatest resource you have is your time. You can use this to invest in yourself, your health, your career, and your family.
Is what you're doing right now aligned with your dreams?
You only have a few minutes of clear time each day. The greatest resource you have is your time. You can use this to invest in yourself, your health, your career, and your family.
Is what you're doing right now aligned with your dreams?
Finding contexts that align your actions with values
If your environment is,
unsafe
critical
bullying
defensive
dismissive
threatening
unprediticible
unsupportive
under-resourced
... leave or change it
If your environment is,
unsafe
critical
bullying
defensive
dismissive
threatening
unprediticible
unsupportive
under-resourced
... leave or change it
Return when you fall down
Plan on pitfalls
Attend to your energy
Remember your intention
Let go of "what it should be"
Return and forgive when you notice your distracted
Plan on pitfalls
Attend to your energy
Remember your intention
Let go of "what it should be"
Return and forgive when you notice your distracted
How to stay consistent
Just start
Stop hiding
Train your focus
Refine your mind
Protect your time
Find the right crew
Find the right context
Program your motivation
Return when you fall down
Just start
Stop hiding
Train your focus
Refine your mind
Protect your time
Find the right crew
Find the right context
Program your motivation
Return when you fall down
You can find success too. Choose what you want. Work to get it.
Hi, I’m Dr. Drew and for over 14 years, I’ve studied and helped folks focus and do what matters to save time for what’s important.
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Hi, I’m Dr. Drew and for over 14 years, I’ve studied and helped folks focus and do what matters to save time for what’s important.
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Although it's separate from my work as a psychologist, I still want you to have a life bigger than you can imagine.
Although it's separate from my work as a psychologist, I still want you to have a life bigger than you can imagine.
