How to bridge the gap to your goals by rewriting your internal software: a guide to deep "whys," identity habits, curated inputs, and an ecosystem built for growth.
This is a great article, and that have-do-be mindset we want, but having to do the be-do-have is super tough! I think if I were the "future" version of myself, I would eliminate all scrolling before I start work! I have gotten better, but still do a little scrolling in the morning (which I know isn't helpful)!.
Especially starting out, our minds are frequently raided by doubts, uncertainties and things that sap at our confidence. If left unchecked, these can reinforce neural pathways that turn into toxic and reflexive self-defeating talk. Your framework for Identity-Based Habits is a great moment to start challenging these things intentionally before they become a problem. Reinforcing your positive identity will power up your efforts while addressing negative threats will lower the barriers you have to break through: "As a competent practitioner, this is how I will deal with the adversity I am facing."
Exactly! The key is not only thinking “I’m a competent practitioner,” but proving it with small actions every day. That’s what actually rewires your mindset. Thank you for your comment 🫶🏻
i’ve never heard of the 5-why prompt before! it’s so simple yet so effective. thank you for writing this, i’ll be journaling using this prompt tonight!!!
This is a great article, and that have-do-be mindset we want, but having to do the be-do-have is super tough! I think if I were the "future" version of myself, I would eliminate all scrolling before I start work! I have gotten better, but still do a little scrolling in the morning (which I know isn't helpful)!.
Same here! I’m trying to reduce my scrolling time in general, especially in the morning.
Some days I do it just fine, some days I scroll more, that’s part of the process, we’ll get there 🫶🏻
Especially starting out, our minds are frequently raided by doubts, uncertainties and things that sap at our confidence. If left unchecked, these can reinforce neural pathways that turn into toxic and reflexive self-defeating talk. Your framework for Identity-Based Habits is a great moment to start challenging these things intentionally before they become a problem. Reinforcing your positive identity will power up your efforts while addressing negative threats will lower the barriers you have to break through: "As a competent practitioner, this is how I will deal with the adversity I am facing."
Exactly! The key is not only thinking “I’m a competent practitioner,” but proving it with small actions every day. That’s what actually rewires your mindset. Thank you for your comment 🫶🏻
This is one of the best advices I have read about in the last few months and I‘ll definitely stick to the 5-why‘s routine 🌟
Thank you for your comment, your words means a lot for me 🥹 I really hope the 5-why’s routine will be useful for you 🫶🏻
i’ve never heard of the 5-why prompt before! it’s so simple yet so effective. thank you for writing this, i’ll be journaling using this prompt tonight!!!
I’m so glad you find it helpful! It is a really good prompt, it changed everything for me 🫶🏻