That point about making space for the quiet voice really hit home. It’s so easy to let the loudest thoughts run the show while the best insights are just waiting for a second of silence to pipe up. A quiet brain is not a silent brain, but just quiet enough to hear the important thoughts and not act on impulse on the others.
Also, I definitely needed the reminder that being a bit gentler with myself is actually a productivity hack, not a luxury! I always say that we all need to be kind to ourselves.
Good words, thank you. Self respect is something that gentle people seem to struggle with. But being determined (stubborn at times) can help compensate.
That point about making space for the quiet voice really hit home. It’s so easy to let the loudest thoughts run the show while the best insights are just waiting for a second of silence to pipe up. A quiet brain is not a silent brain, but just quiet enough to hear the important thoughts and not act on impulse on the others.
Also, I definitely needed the reminder that being a bit gentler with myself is actually a productivity hack, not a luxury! I always say that we all need to be kind to ourselves.
Thanks for sharing.
exactly right my friend! Sure thing
Thanks for the well thought out reminder.
You got it Joel
Good words, thank you. Self respect is something that gentle people seem to struggle with. But being determined (stubborn at times) can help compensate.
The gap between wanting and doing isn't motivational. It's physiological.
Move in that window before the nervous system registers it as a threat and shuts the option down.
That's what point 6 is really describing.