I am, without a doubt and unequivocally, what you would describe as a Type A person. I am the big planner in our home, an Excel sheet extraordinaire, the chief organizer of our friend group, and a list maker to the max. My morning begins with a cup of coffee, my favorite pen, and my planner (which …
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Many of us know someone who genuinely seems to enjoy routines: My most popular article from last year was about how to learn to love self-discipline, and routines raise the same basic question: Are routine-lovers wired differently, or is loving routines just a nut you haven’t cracked yet? The answer is probably a bit of both. …
When most people think about success, they imagine achieving a big goal: landing the dream job, running a thriving business, or getting in the best shape of their lives. But the truth is, success isn’t just about reaching the finish line—it’s about getting there in a way that’s balanced, meaningful, and even enjoyable. I want …
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Good morning, You’ve been staring at that blank document for three days now. Waiting for inspiration. Waiting for the perfect opening line. Waiting for your brain to feel sharp and creative and ready to produce genius-level work. Meanwhile, that project deadline is getting closer and your anxiety is getting louder. Here’s what nobody tells you …
6 months had passed, and as I looked at the calendar, I groaned in discouragement. What happened to the half-marathon I was going to complete? What about the blog I planned to start? I had so many big goals and lofty plans, but I made little progress accomplishing them. Life just got busy, and immediate needs trumped my bigger …
You can’t find time to work on your goals until you know what you spend your time on in the first place. You might have a general idea of the things you spend time on. Maybe you spend a few hours on your phone a day, a lot of minutes hitting snooze on your alarm, …
I have a love-hate relationship with New Year’s Resolutions. On one hand, it’s a great way to annually check-in with yourself, to audit what is and isn’t working, and to set new intentions. On the other hand, it can create unnecessary pressure to change completely overnight (while making you feel guilty when you can’t do the …
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Recently I uploaded a month of my Substack growth journaling into Claude: my plans, what I actually did, and the results I got. Something surprising appeared on my screen. Claude showed me that yes, I was taking all the necessary actions to reach my goal—but only about 40% of the time. The other 60% of …
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If you really want to make something out of your life, you need to set realistic, achievable goals. We’re not saying you should stop dreaming big, we’re just saying you should start small and be more realistic. Do you have a five-year plan? Are you clear about where you’re headed in life right now? Do you know …
If you’ve ever set a goal—eat healthier, study more, save money—only to watch your motivation disappear… you’re not alone. Most people think self-discipline is a personality trait. Something you either have or you don’t. But research says otherwise. Psychologist Mark Muraven discovered something surprising: Self-discipline behaves like a muscle—and it can be strengthened with small …
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