MENTAL HEALTH BOOSTS
MENTAL HEALTH BOOSTS
2004 called. It wants this back.
Yes, it can “feel” good to multitask. But how much are you really getting done in those moments, and on those days? I’d argue, and science backs me, that you aren’t actually getting much done at all. You’re staying busy, sure, but not actually moving the needle forward.
Don’t be afraid of spontaneous friend-time.
I get it. Your life is busy and your calendar is overscheduled. So it goes without saying that in order to make time for friends, you need to schedule it. It’s so easy to fall back on the style of work meetings when we plan time with friends. Resist this automatic habit, and be more spontaneous.
Aim for Consistency to Crush your Goals
When you strive for perfection, you set yourself up to fail. Instead, strive for consistency in executing those tiny actions that lead up to big goals, and use the neuroscience of context to ensure that those actions become habits. When you do this, you’ll be nailing your goals in no time.
Your Worth is NOT Dependent on your “Success”
Did you seek praise as a kid? If yes, fast forward and here we are: adults conditioned to think that our worth is ONLY related to our wins. Oof. Let’s unpack this.
Overactive Should Police Ruining Your Day?
I like to think of my superego as my “Should Police.” I should do this, I shouldn’t do that, etc. etc... but where did all these “shoulds” come from, and why am I always “shoulding” all over myself?