A deeper look into the mindset required to effectively start a new productive habit.
Summary: Why is this important? Mastering this will help in Deen and Dunya
1) Examine and eradicate any limiting beliefs you may hold.
– “It’s too late to start” – “too busy/not enough time”
– “I’ve tried and never been able to before”
Counter above with thoughts that act as antidotes THINK THE THOUGHTS THAT HELP GOAL
2) ACCEPT THAT DISCOMFORT IS INEVITABLE
– You have to accept this as part of the process
– Stoic philosophy tactic of pre-meditation of evils
– understand that discomfort is greatest at the beginning.
– you can “habitualise” discomfort and change identity over time.
3) BREAK GOAL DOWN INTO SMALL STEPS
– ‘floss one tooth’ concept
4) ONCE DECIDED, LESS THOUGHT MORE DO
– you have already committed, now execute
– think how you will feel after
– can use “pre-commitment” accountability via a friend
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