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just a little bit every day

if you are trying to build a habit out of something you enjoy doing, but still something you have difficulty getting yourself to do, set an extremely small daily goal. if you want to write, write one sentence every day at same time. if you want to play music, play one note every day at the same time. by setting the goal low and doing it daily, you will find that on most days you do more than that one sentence or one note. creating the habit actually exposes how much you love doing the thing. i'd suggest restricting yourself to this little bit for like a week straight just so you can build the habit. by the end of that week you will be bursting with a desire to do more than that one sentence or one note. this also means that later, once the habit is implemented in your life, if you have an off-day where you really don't have the inspiration, all you have to do is write one sentence or play one note. i think the trouble with building habits is the pressure to upkeep them. it's so hard to start because you're not just initiating an activity for your day, you're trying to initiate it for the rest of your life. but if you set the goal small you will exceed it, and the pressure will fade.

@haydens

Mar 5, 2024

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Starting somewhere

often accomplishing a small task will give you the drive to get through the big ones

@uuparas

Jan 27, 2025

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Don't set your expectations too high

I'm not trying to go after you specifically here but it's super important to know your limits and be realistic about what you can accomplish. Having two big goals for two months seems pretty reasonable and if you set too many expectations for yourself then you may end up disappointed. Of course you know you the best and if you feel confident that you can handle more things then go for it.

@spencerto

May 31, 2024

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making cold brew at home

I got a Hario Cold Brew Bottle and it has changed my mornings for the better. If you're team iced coffee, you can have a nightly ritual of measuring out and brewing your own coffee. Plus it's fun to try different grounds. Rn I have Cafe Du Monde Coffee and Chicory and it rules.

@dansplaining

Jan 17, 2024

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doing the research

if u love something become an all knowing god about it. your friends will enjoy hearing you talk about the thing you love. maybe they will grow to love it too!

@dansplaining

Dec 14, 2023

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single use devices

the phone has too many things on it. i’m finding i prefer my devices to just have one use. playstation is for games, tv is for shows and movies, record player is for music etc

@dansplaining

Jan 22, 2024

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