Just read a fantastic post by @anthilemoon on The Power of Flexible Consistency. Some key points, thread 👇🏼
1. Consistency is important, but life can get in the way. Flexible consistency is a mindset, not a rigid system. Stuff will come up. Don’t let it disrupt the habit. Missing one workout doesn’t have to end in a doom spiral
2. The Schedule is more important than the Scope. I’ve been struggling with this when it comes to medical exam prep. I wanted to block out 3 hours each day (9-12am) to study. But most days, something comes up and if I can’t do the full 3 hours, I decide to do nothing at all
3. This is bad. I should stick to the schedule, but reduce the scope (ht @JamesClear). Doing 30 minutes is better than nothing. Even doing 10 minutes is better than nothing. Especially in something like long-term exam prep where consistency + spaced repetition boosts memory
We all want to get the best night's sleep possible.
Here's a mega thread of top tips to improve your sleep routine 🧵
1) It starts in the morning 🌞
Exposure to light in the morning sets our body clocks properly. Taking a walk first thing will give your body the light it needs to tell the time and start your day right.
2) Take 20 minute naps 😴
The occasional afternoon nap can be really beneficial. As long as you don’t sleep for more than 20 minutes, you'll wake up more alert and with more energy for the rest of your day. Try it next time you're procrastinating 😜
When we’re feeling really stressed out, it can be tempting to drop everything and hide in bed, ignoring our responsibilities and numbing ourselves with Netflix or doom-scrolling.
You might feel better in the short term, but in the long run this tends to cause more harm than good. Your mood will drop and you’ll only get more behind, leaving to even more anxiety.
So instead, let’s explore three methods which can reduce your stress AND help you stay productive.
When we hear the words ‘beginner’s mindset’, we might conjure up some negative ideas. Perhaps you think of amateurism, or a lack of commitment or knowledge.
But it turns out that thinking like a beginner can help even the most talented people perform at their absolute best.
It is part of what turned Michael Jordan into a legend.
In the 1980s, the Chicago Bulls dominated the NBA. They were led by Phil Jackson, their coach, who found inspiration in an unlikely place - the teachings of Zen Buddhism.