Five Easy Ways to Make Your Life Better for 2/16/21
| Today’s boosts are about getting back on track. There was no Five Boosts last week. Monday night, my van was totaled by a hit-and-run driver. (I’m fine) I spent the rest of the week getting a rental car, cleaning out the wreckage, and working on a replacement, while launching my Excel business, and caring for the foster dogs that took over my life. Plus I got sick for a bit. (Not COVID, and I’m better now). The good news is we’ve placed two of the dogs, and the one remaining is much less of a time burden. Enough about me. On to the Boosts. |
Reward Good Behavior Instead of Criticizing Bad Behavior
(Self-Helping Yourself | Steven Ray Marks | 1000 words)
If you want someone to improve or change, reward and encourage the desired behavior. Don’t punish or criticize bad behavior. Punishment just makes someone unhappy and gets them to dislike you. This is true for animals, employees, family, and yourself.
If you punish yourself for flaws or mistakes, it builds depression, anxiety, and self-hatred. To improve, instead celebrate your achievements and growth.
How to Motivate Yourself When Things Are Not Going Exactly The Way You Want
(Charles Vallena | The Inspiring Journal | 1000 words)
When things don’t go right, it’s easy to lose motivation. Which makes things go worse.
To keep your motivation:
- Pause to gain more insight.
- Process and analyze your emotions and thoughts.
- Take a break.
- Focus on what you can do.
- Find motivation from your accomplishments.
Give Yourself Credit: The Essential Habit Behind Self-Esteem
(Steven Handel | The Emotion Machine | 675 words)
People obsess over their flaws, but ignore their accomplishments.
To fight this, give yourself points for achievements – even minor ones.
Be an easy grader, giving yourself credit for minor things like brushing your teeth or gratitude.
Related: Optimism and Pessimism are Self-Fulfilling
Creative Burnout: When the Creativity Tap Runs Dry
(Anne-Laure Le Cunff | Ness Labs | 1800 words)
Creatives sometimes burnout. Recognize the signs, and how to overcome it.
Get support. Take a break. Do some self-reflection. Look at your past work for inspiration. Do the smallest piece of creative work to build momentum. And be kind to yourself.
Even better, avoid burnout by building the right habits, taking breaks, and skipping anxiety-inducing information sources.
Related: Disembarking From the Failboat
5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Goal-Setting
(Anouare Abdou | The Ladders | 850 words)
You will likely fail to achieve your goals if you make these mistakes:
- No timeline.
- No accountability.
- Not being well-rounded.
- Being too conceptual.
- Trying to do too much.
Self Helping Yourself Tweet of the Week
Excel: Beginner to Rockstar
As I mentioned in the intro, I’m launching a new business.
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