Tag: SelfImprovement

Learn from the Past

Life has a way of testing us, often when we least expect it. But the key to resilience is simple: get up one more time than you fall.

Mistakes are inevitable, but they’re also opportunities in disguise—if we choose to see them that way. For years, I didn’t. When I made mistakes, I would let embarrassment and regret take over. I’d dwell on what went wrong and beat myself up, replaying the question, What was I thinking? This negative cycle kept me stuck. I wasn’t learning or growing; I was just spiraling.

Recently, I’ve shifted my mindset. Instead of focusing on what I was thinking, I now ask myself: What did I learn? This change has been transformative. I’ve accepted that I’m an imperfect human—sometimes too human—and that’s okay. By embracing my flaws and using my mistakes as stepping stones, I’ve started growing in ways I never thought possible.

The difference is night and day. When I stopped punishing myself for being human and started looking for lessons, my confidence, resilience, and sense of purpose grew.

I encourage you to give this approach a try. The next time you stumble, don’t focus on the fall—focus on the lesson. See how it feels to grow instead of spiral.

Stay strong. Stay healthy. Keep improving.

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Consistency: The Key to Building Lasting Habits

Habits are formed when consistent action is taken.

If I want to learn a song, I must consistently practice it. Consistently, day after day. No Excuses.

To learn a new technique in Taekwondo, I must consistently practice it—consistently, day after day—without excuses.

If I want to get stronger, I move heavy things—consistently, day after day—without excuses.

If I want to get leaner, I must eat well—consistently, day after day—without excuses.

New habits do not come because you manifest them. They go because you work at them consistently. There is no magic number, i.e., 21 days, 60 days, etc. It is up to you and how consistently your practice it.

Pick one, get started, be consistent.

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Front Loading

One of the habits I am continually working on is “Front Loading,” which is the idea that one gets as many things done as possible initially. It is based on the premise I would rather be proactive than reactive. I like it because it allows me to better handle the challenges that confront me each week. It is an excellent accompaniment to being prepared and staying organized, two of my favorite strategies for achieving success.

I make my schedule weekly for each Sunday night. I have a checklist that tracks how many tasks I have completed, how many I have left to do, and my weekly completion percentage. I will be super productive and frontload my tasks on Monday if I am on point. If I do not frontload on Monday, I will have no chance to complete my tasks for the week because no matter how well I plan, “Life happens!” There will be things that I am unprepared (not on my schedule to complete) for that demand my attention over my checklist.

Frontloading will lead to success in so many areas of your life.

Give it a try and let me know.

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Effective Habit Development: One Step at a Time

Keeping habits is hard, and developing habits is harder. Right now, I am focusing on getting 100 oz of water. Some days are easy, and others are impossible. As I age, I am learning about new things that I can do to make myself healthier, wealthier, and happier. I have a few rules to help me adapt them smoothly. 

First, I only add one new habit at a time. Trying to change too much too soon is a recipe for disaster. I prioritize the changes I want to make and then add them to my list.

Second, what gets measured gets done. I have a checklist that I have developed over the years using a spreadsheet. I find that I am more successful when I have a To-Do list to track my actions toward my new habit. For instance, I am working on my flexibility. I have a protocol that I want to repeat twice daily. I use the checklist to track my progress toward developing a new habit.

Lastly, I practice patience with myself. I used to get frustrated trying to add new habits, and I could not figure out why I could not add them to my protocols with ease. Change is hard, and change takes time. Some say it takes 21 days, and others say 6o days. I have not found a timeline that works for me. Regardless, without patience, the new habit will never take root.

I wish you luck in developing your habits. Take it slow, measure your progress, and realize that you are human.

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#Stay Strong, Stay Healthy.

Hydration Habit Tracker: The Key to Consistency and Wellness

When I try to form new habits, I find the only way to be successful is to record my actions. For example, I am trying to improve my hydration. Hydration is essential for promoting good health and preventing the destructive results of insufficient water to be in homeostasis. Being adequately hydrated reduces my “need” for coffee, especially when I experience an afternoon slump, and keeps my skin smooth and healthy. I struggled with consistency until I started measuring and recording how much water I drank daily. Once I began to do this, I was more likely to reach my daily goal and maintain proper hydration levels. I use a spreadsheet instead of an app because I can customize it to what I want. I now track all of the daily habits I am trying to develop. Once they become a habit, I no longer need to track them.

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