A Quick Tip To Boost Discipline
Set a challenge for yourself to do one small thing for a month that connects to, but isn’t as extreme as, a greater goal.
E.g. quitting sugar when you’re trying to eat healthier, or going for a short run every day when you’re trying to run a marathon.
Once you prove to yourself that you can take the steps to achieve a goal, reaching the goal itself becomes much easier.
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While I was reflecting on the steps I took to reach previous goals, I came to realize that I had often been doing something that greatly improved my consistency.
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