Today Is The Day To Make New Year's Resolutions. I Love Doing This! Like Every Year, I Think The Next

Today is the day to make New Year's resolutions. I love doing this! Like every year, I think the next one will be even better. For now, that's what's happening. An upward trend. Today I'm also planning my tasks for this week, because I'm going home for the Xmas and I have work commitments. The sheet in the photo comes from printables from @emmastudies.

I also went back to crocheting. On the left is a piece of the napkin pattern I'm making.

And the best info of this post: I GOT THE DREAM TAMAGOTCHI WITH A COLOR DISPLAY FROM MY PARTNER! I've been dreaming about this since I found out that there are Tamagotchis with color displays, so for about… 11 years! I know, I'm a little bit too old for toys like this, but whatever. I love it - no matter how old I am !!!

How to Get Your Shit Together : a morning routine

Sunday night

1. Plan your week ahead on Apple calendar / Google calendar.

2. Create sub sections in your calendar.

For instance

- university (classes, due dates of assignments)

- admin/ domiciliary (home stuff, groceries, laundry days)

- personal events (meeting friends, parties, dinners)

- work (meetings, project deadlines, timings of work)

4. Then start noting all your things to do for the week in those categories.

5. Plan your outfit for tomorrow. Keep workout clothes ready. Make sure your school / work bag is packed.

THE WEEK

Get up at 7 am or 2.5 hours before you need to leave for work / school.

Get a 30 minute workout in, within 15 minutes of waking up.

While you prep for breakfast, tell Siri to read your schedule for the day. (“Hey Siri - what’s my schedule for the day?”)

Eat without getting on Instagram - if you really need some white noise, put the news on.

Check the news. Read just the headlines if you’re short on time - it’s important to know what’s going on in the world. This shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes.

Finish your shower. Get dressed for uni / work.

Before you get out of the door, meditate for 5 minutes. FIVE MINUTES. That’s barely anything. A guided meditation on YouTube, or an app - that’s your choice. But this is going to help set your day.

If you have 2 minutes to spare before you leave for work, note down in your Notes app on your phone - ‘three things I’m grateful for today.’ Start your day RIGHT.

I have a pretty productive time, since I've seen the difference between "I CAN'T" and "I DON'T WANT TO". Every time I have to do some difficult stuff and my brain tells me that I have no abillities to accomplish those tasks, I ask myself - Do I want to do it? Do I want to see the result? Like from the bottom of my heart - do I want it?! Or can I do it just because it's obligation? I used to be scared of things, that I'm not perfect in the first attempt. I'm afraid of failure. And now, when I ask myself DO YOU REALLY WANT IT? WE CAN DO IT IF YOU JUST WANT IT, NO MATTER OF THE RESULT. JUST START AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. And oh my God, this may sound stupid, but I've been trying a lot of things with this mindset over the last two days. New software, new application, new art media, new routines.

Why You Struggle With ✨Discipline✨

Discipline can be hard for many people because they often lack a strong reason or motivation to stick to their goals. It's like wanting something really badly but not having the determination to work for it. How bad do you actually want it? Sometimes, people choose fun things over the things that are good for them in the long run. Others have trouble managing their time and making smart choices, and they give in to distractions or bad habits easily. Fear of both success and failure can also make it tough to stay disciplined. If there's no one to remind them or support them, they might give up too quickly. This is your life and no one is coming to save you. No one can want it for you more than you. Things like phones and social media can also make it hard to focus, but they don't disconnect. Feeling stressed or overwhelmed can mess with discipline too. Having clear goals and a plan can help a lot. Remember, being disciplined is like a skill that you can get better at with practice and by finding ways to stay motivated. Usually, there's nothing really stopping you from achieving your goals, it's mostly you standing in your own way. The thought of missing out on your dreams because you're not disciplined enough can be really tough to handle. Worrying about what could happen 5 years from now causes you anxiety and paralyses you. It's difficult to accept that you could have it all with just a bit of effort. So, discipline is not only about getting things done but also about achieving the life you want and avoiding the regret of not trying harder.

Reframe Your Thinking: Writing Exercise 💭✨

If you catch yourself thinking negatively, try to think about something better right away. Ask yourself, "How can I make this thought more positive?"

Think about a few thoughts that aren't very good or helpful. Also, think about any beliefs you have that might be stopping you from growing. Write down those thoughts on one side of a piece of paper. On the other side, write down how you can make those thoughts more positive.

Here are some examples:

Limiting Thought: I'm not good enough for this job. Revised Thought: I have the skills and qualities to excel in this job, and I'm going to give it my best effort.

Limiting Thought: I'm always so disorganized and messy. Revised Thought: I can work on becoming more organized, and I'll start by cleaning up one area at a time.

Limiting Thought: I'll never be able to lose weight. Revised Thought: I can make healthy choices and gradually reach my weight loss goals with determination and patience.

Limiting Thought: Nobody likes me. Revised Thought: I have friends and family who care about me, and I can make new friends by being open and friendly.

Limiting Thought: I'll never get out of debt. Revised Thought: I can create a budget and a plan to gradually pay off my debt and improve my financial situation.

Limiting Thought: I'm a failure because I made a mistake. Revised Thought: Mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow; I'll use this experience to do better next time.

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