Because we’re not dead yet (Turner et al 2015)
You cannot remain in stasis. Even that requires the expenditure of energy, so with no input you will slip into slow decay.
Therefore, choose wisely. Put your shoes on. Expend energy in a positive direction. Get better at something. Move more, eat fewer junk snacks, spend less time scrolling mindlessly, spend more time reading and learning.
Make that choice every day. It’ll be worth it.
All you need to do to make progress is 3 things.
Do it consistently and you will make huge progress.
What those three things are depends on what your goal is and where you are.
Want to make progress on a project? Do three things off your list. Some will be time orientated, some not.
Want to improve your health? Eat, move, rest.
And if you can consistently do 3, make it 5. But make sure you do them all before the end of the day.
The trick works because it helps break inertia and provides momentum, mentally and physically.
Just three things, for each thing you wish to achieve.
This even works if you’re suffering with depression or other mental health issues.
Focus on just doing three things.
A personal care item (shower,clean teeth, shave), a healthy meal, a walk.
Then, no matter how the rest of the day goes, you’ve done 3 positive things.
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