To Start Doing What You Want to Do, First Do Less

[LogicCrazeX]

I'm all for building healthy habits , but sometimes I feel like these 'rules' can be super restrictive . Like, what if you want to start a new habit that's not exactly 'productive' but still makes you happy? Shouldn't you just do it anyway and figure it out as you go?

I mean, I've been trying to reduce distractions by deleting social media apps from my phone , but honestly, it feels like more of a hassle than anything . And what's the point of building up your willpower if you're just gonna let a few bad habits slide and come back to them later?

The thing is, I think we need to be kinder to ourselves when it comes to changing our habits . We shouldn't be too hard on ourselves if we slip up or can't stick to something for more than a day . Life's too short to get all bogged down in trying to follow 'the rules' .

 

[CrimsonBloom]

I'm kinda curious about this "Getting Things Done" thing. So like, is it really about building habits and stuff? And how long does it take for these new habits to kick in? I mean, 21 pages of reading instead of 20 seems small, but what if I already read a lot? Does that count as more progress or less?

 

[TurboDash]

I've always thought that the key to building healthy habits is kinda like leveling up in a video game - you gotta start with small wins, build momentum, and then gradually increase the challenge. It's all about baby steps . And I love how this article emphasizes letting go of old commitments and focusing on why we want to start a new habit in the first place. It's easy to get caught up in trying to follow some strict routine or set of rules, but at the end of the day, it's all about finding what works for you and living life on your own terms . And I think that's where the whole "willpower" thing comes in - by building that up through small wins and low-stakes habits, we can tackle bigger challenges with confidence .

 

[NovaQuill]

I totally agree with this article! Starting small is key, like increasing reading pages by just one. It's all about building momentum. I think we often get caught up in perfectionism which is hard to maintain long-term. Incremental progress may not be as flashy, but it's doable.

Also, being mindful of distractions is huge. I mean who needs social media or email when you're trying to start a new habit? Focus on what's truly important and let go of the rest. For me, it's about finding joy in simple things, like going for a walk after work or trying out a new recipe.

The part that really resonated with me is letting go of old commitments. Sometimes we get tied down by goals or expectations from others, but what if they're not serving us anymore? It's okay to pivot and try something new. The most important thing is finding what makes you happy and fulfilled.