I am currently on Day 15 of Bold & Determined's e-book program 30 Days of Discipline. A few things I've noticed so far are: The hardest part of waking up at 5AM every morning is not getting out of bed that early, it's being in bed by 8 or 9PM each night If I start the day with focus and a sense of urgency, then the rest of the day tends to productive. But if I start … [Read more...] about Discipline is Freedom
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4 Reasons Why You Should Start a Gratitude Journal
I originally got the idea to start keeping a gratitude journal from my friend Nic Gregoriades. Nic is pretty captivating when speaking about his experiences and he shares a lot of good ideas. Writing in a gratitude journal 1-3 times a week brings about a genuine sense of calm appreciation for everyday life. You start to see that many of the things you can't change are actually … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why You Should Start a Gratitude Journal
What LSD and a Foam Roller Taught Me About Life
When you take drugs, the simplest things in life can turn into some of the most profound. Sunday afternoon: I'm lying on the floor of my apartment, staring at the ceiling. My arms are outstretched, zombie-style, and a full-length black foam roller is spinning around and around in my hands. I had laid down planning to roll my back out, but instead began to examine the foam … [Read more...] about What LSD and a Foam Roller Taught Me About Life
2 Mental Tricks to Force Yourself to Do Something You Don’t Want to Do
When you are trying to become a better person, there are always things you need to do that you don't want to. It might be conquering a fear, trying to form a new habit while breaking an old one, or getting out of your comfort zone in some other way. Maybe it's going to the gym to lift weights, a chore like cooking or cleaning, meditating, or waking up at a certain time you're … [Read more...] about 2 Mental Tricks to Force Yourself to Do Something You Don’t Want to Do
How to Never Get Frustrated Again
What is Frustration? Frustration is something that you never need to experience again if you don't want to. And yet, people get frustrated all the time. They get frustrated because it is raining outside and they want to go to the park, or because their favourite TV show got cancelled. People get frustrated about the results of a sports game, or about being stuck in … [Read more...] about How to Never Get Frustrated Again