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How to Start

It's almost a revolutionary act in this frenetic paced life to start something slow with thoughtfulness and presence of mind, but I assure you that when you approach tasks in this manner, you'll find you enjoy them more.

Life is the Obstacles

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Life is the Obstacles

The answer to "What can I accomplish in one year?" or "What do I want to accomplish this year?" can change so quickly. In January, you might feel like there are a million things you can and want to do, but by February you may be tempted to delete 90% of your goals or just give up altogether.

Are You Having Fun?

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Are You Having Fun?

Okay I need to talk to you about something serious. I need to talk to you about having fun. Yes, that's right. That thing we used to do but for whatever reason stopped. Blame it on the advent of social media in 2004, the pandemic, workplaces becoming less friendly . . .

January is a Try-Out

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January is a Try-Out

I half-jokingly refer to January as a try-out month for a good reason: this is the time to try on your resolutions, see how they fit and adjust accordingly. It's also the time where you set yourself up to achieve your goals

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Happy 2024!

These resolutions/goals/mantras that you create this month should act as your North Star to guide you to become the person you want to become. They'll help you identify one-time actions to take, new habits to create, what joy-less activities or people to avoid . . .

A Past Year Review

A Past Year Review

When creating resolutions, I've discussed at length how I envision my future self when determining who I want to be. However if you're generally satisfied with your life, it may be hard to envision yourself one year from now that's much different than your current self.

The Power of Short Term Thinking

The Power of Short Term Thinking

Thinking you have one year left forces you to hone in on what's really important, forget the silly stuff, and go after things now instead of later. For me, this meant quitting my job, something I'd been fantasizing about for years, and living on the road.

Identity-Based Habits for Quick Results

Identity-Based Habits for Quick Results

The single most effective way to create or break a habit is by tying the habit or action to your identity. Take the focus away from a specific goal or thing you want to achieve e.g. run a marathon, and instead focus on the type of person you wish to become e.g. a runner.

On Resolutions - What 2021 Taught Me

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On Resolutions - What 2021 Taught Me

I achieved a lot of "firsts" in 2021: I completed my first trail race, finally attained my goal weight (something I've tried for 10+ years), quit my job with no new job lined up (a glorious feeling!). . . It was a big year with big accomplishments.