– Write it down. – Make a plan, even if it’s just a short one. – Commit to someone else. – Set up reminders.
We remember later, but we’d too busy at the time. We forget again the next morning. – Put a reminder note on your wall – Put reminders on your phone and PC
Begin to appreciate this practice opportunity, viewing it as a beautiful feeling of getting better at something, of learning and finding a way to be uncomfortable.
– Short-term gratification will sabotage your long-term goals. If you keep putting off your idea, remind yourself of the positive rewards you’ll experience if you get started.
“Well, I’ll still do it, but in 5 minutes after || check my messages.” The practice of renegotiating with ourselves is one of the most damaging to the habit of self-discipline and gaining faith in ourselves.