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Hey guys! 👋 Hope you've all had a fantastic week.
In my recent journey to improve my habits, I stumbled upon a game-changing strategy that has truly made a difference. It's a simple trick that involves the use of an app called "Habit" to log and track my daily routines (not sponsored).
Now, I have a lineup of apps on my phone, but the real gold lies in the Habit app. This tool has become my weapon, helping me achieve milestones like posting more frequently on my medicine Instagram story and hitting 10,000 steps a day.
The key revelation? Gamification. Turning daily tasks into a game has been the driving force behind my commitment to these habits. It might sound trivial, but trust me, the impact is profound.
I encourage you to give it a shot. It's incredible how a bit of gamified motivation can transform mundane tasks into exciting challenges. The Habit app has been a game-changer for me, and I believe it could be for you too.
Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead, filled with positive changes and exciting challenges. Looking forward to catching up with you in the next one!
My habits currently:
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👍🏾 Things I’ve enjoyed this week
Squid Games (Netflix show) - I haven't quite watched this yet, but I really enjoyed the first Squid Game series. Definitely will binge this over the weekend.
World War II From the Frontlines (Netflix show) - I do love a good history documentary and this one has been particularly enjoyable. It takes you through a cinematic explanation of World War II. It's a very interesting watch.
Amazon Gift Cards (gift idea)- I always like sending gifts to close friends and family as well as previous clinical supervisors. This has been a great way to easily send gifts to them Directly.
Floating shelves (home decoration) - I recently transformed my apartment by adding floating shelves to the bathroom and kitchen. It's added a ton of space and looks really great.
Mr McAdams (song) - Lil Dicky released a new song from his series, Dave. Easily my favourite song from the show. Highly recommend you check them both out!
📹 The latest video in case you missed it:
Big video this week telling you whether or not I’ll be continuing medical training….
📚 Highlight of the week
When we tune out the opinions, expectations, and obligations of the world around us, we begin to hear ourselves.
The feeling people call burnout isn’t exhaustion at all. It’s a sign you’re doing work you don’t give a f*ck about.
“Optimism early, pessimism in the middle, optimism late. Your starting position has to be somewhat optimistic or you’ll talk yourself out of getting started. Believing in what you are about to do does not guarantee success, but a lack of belief can prevent it. Once you’ve committed, pessimism becomes useful. Question things. Find holes in your plan. Hold yourself to a high standard and try to identify your mistaken beliefs before they become your misplaced actions. After you’ve spent some time troubleshooting, it’s back to optimism again. Nothing will ever be perfect, but you have to act anyway. Progress requires the courage to forge ahead despite the inevitable obstacles.”
Resurfaced to me by Readwise
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