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Mindset

Fake It ‘Till You Make It

I thought discipline meant forcing myself to do hard things. I tried waking up early, setting goals, and watching all the right videos.

None of it worked. I always slipped back to my old habits.

Not because I didn’t try, but because I thought it was an effort problem, when really it was my identity.

Your brain looks for proof of what it already believes about you.

If it thinks you're lazy, it’ll point out every time you quit, and ignore anything that doesn’t match.

But you can change what it looks for by showing it something new and then proving it.

I stopped saying, “I want to be disciplined.” I started doing what someone who’s disciplined would do. Small things. Real things. I call them identity anchors.

I made my bed. I went to the library for an hour. I squeezed in a 30-minute gym session.

They weren’t big wins. But they were real, and my brain couldn’t argue with them.

When I look back, I can remember all the video games I’d finished and all the episodes of a show I’d watched.

That was proof I could stay consistent - I’d just never noticed.

Most people think they’re stuck because they aren’t trying hard enough, but they’re stuck because they keep telling themselves the wrong story.

So I changed what I fed my brain, and shifted my story away from my struggle.

I started listening to people who had already figured it out, and reminded myself that this path existed.

I pictured the version of me I wanted to become, and I took it seriously.

Your brain doesn’t care much whether your story is real or imagined, and the more I pictured it, the easier it got to actually live that story.

If you're stuck, don’t ask, “How do I get more disciplined?” Ask, “Who do I think I am?”

Then do one small thing that shows you're someone who follows through.

Just one thing. Then do it again tomorrow.

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Positivity

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Habits

#1 Sleep Hygiene:

Prioritise your sleep, and aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. 

Try creating a relaxing bedtime routine, such as taking a warm bath, reading, or listening to calming music. 

Most importantly, limit screen time before bed as the blue light emitted from electronic devices can interfere with sleep. 

#2 Exercise!!

The secret with exercise is to make it enjoyable. Choose activities you genuinely like, whether it's walking, swimming, dancing, or yoga.

Start small as even 30 minutes of daily exercise can significantly improve your mood and overall health.

Finding a workout buddy and exercising with a friend or family member can help with motivation and accountability - I like to go to the gym with my friends. 

#3 What Are You Grateful For?

Expressing gratitude and making a habit of acknowledging and appreciating the good things in your life does wonders for reprogramming your brain.

Regularly writing down things you are thankful for can boost your mood and overall happiness, and expressing gratitude to those around you can strengthen relationships and create a positive ripple effect. 

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