Another five solid weeks, and more of the same realization: If I start the day early (before 7am, preferably), I have both the momentum and time to finish all – or most – of the habits. But if I get started at, say, 9am (whether from poor sleep, or a mild hangover, or sheer laziness), then the rest of the day is an uphill battle.
I’m also trying to be more cognizant of the habits that energize, too: for example, Reading. If I can read articles or books for even 30 minutes in the middle of the day (as opposed to, say, getting all my reading done while lying in bed at the end of the day), the very act of reading tends to stimulate and energize me, providing a little boost for whatever activity comes after. It can be hard to just stop what I’m doing, sit on the couch, and open Pocket / Kindle and quietly read for 30 minutes, but the payoff is usually worth it.
Currently thinking: “Monday is an awful way to spend 1/7th of your life.” – Steven Wright
Currently watching: Food Wars aka Shokugeki no Soma, a sweet and funny anime about ambitious teenagers accepted to an elite cooking academy slash prep school.
Hope everyone’s doing well. It’s already April :) You can do it!