Doing yoga really helps me train flexibility and ensure I'm also building some strength in those ranges of motion. A habit of a 20 minute practice before bed has made me so much more agile/mobile, especially with emphasis on counter poses.

@Abraham Diop This works better for me, 1.5 hour blocks with 10-20 minutes of a non-stimulating break works well for me. I can unlock flow much easier/for longer if I’m not working for a “reward“

@L S Physical media is a big one. I think an object dedicated to one thing rather than a multipurpose device/streaming service makes the action of using the DVD much more purposeful. I would recommend this video :) why you should OWN books // reasons to read

Absolutely the lion. Sleep and wake at the same time daily unless I have a commitment that will inhibit me from sleeping long enough (i avoid <6 hours). I think the most important aspect is strong morning and night routines to set you up for consistency

@Abraham Diop haha yup, my family have improved their routines based on how rigorously I follow mine. We have the power to impact others by simply showing up for ourselves!

These are pretty similar to fears I've had to address so here are some ways I would/have been dealing with them :) 1. You've pointed it out yourself - emotions can be unpredictable. The best thing you can do is learn to respond to emotions rather than react. For example, if you lose motivation to go to the gym one day you would respond by following a step-by-step plan to complete a task anyway (stand up. put on gear. pack bag. walk out door etc), and learn from previous situations 2. Truly define failure for yourself. In the moment a mistake can feel so dramatic but if you shift your perspective you can reinvent most failures into future successes. Again, use them to your advantage, you have your whole life ahead of you and failures can be so useful 3. I think Abraham has mentioned in a couple of videos that if something is truly out of your control the only thing you can do is move forward. Uncertainties happen, and how you respond determines how positively or negatively it impacts you. 4. Just as there is a death of your past self with growth, there is a death of the version of you that you could become if you continue on your current path. It's really about checking in with yourself every step of the way and deciding what actions you are making towards becoming a person that makes you OK to leave your current self behind 5. Something revolutionary for me making peace with rejection is learning about my ego (I read Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday to learn more). If a rejection hurts my ego then I welcome it with open arms. Any opportunity I can take to disarm my ego and keep it from having control over me is essential and makes rejection a tool. Similarly to building up the muscle of self-discipline, they'll get easier and easier to deal with. 6. Vulnerability is difficult because it can be a positive thing, but as self-improvement tends to make clear, you need to sit down and decide what is important to you and ignore the rest. The prompts on core values can guide you on this :) 7. Pretty much the same as point 1, except a specific note on this is treating negative emotions like a crying toddler. Let them throw their tantrum, recognise if the root cause is worth addressing, but try not to feed into the self-righteousness of anger or the wallowing of sadness/self-pity. emotions come and go, you'll be OK. Also, meditate. Meditation is awesome.

Hi! I'm Hana. I began a business management diploma this year. By the end of the year, I'm hoping to work on becoming a digital business manager and finish my qualifications. My ultimate goal is 20-hour work weeks to have time to commit myself to self-directed learning. I also want to become more minimal and purposeful in my daily life :)