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Have you ever been “in the zone”? Is there a way to enter the performance state on demand? In his book, The Art of Learning, American chess player and tai chi champion Joshua Waitzkin explains how to get in the zone and activate peak performance states. The key, he says, is to use “triggers.” Think of this trigger as an on/off switch that instantly activates your competitive spirit. Here’s how to use triggers to enter the zone of high performance.
What is a bullet journal collection? What collections does Ryder Carroll suggest in his book The Bullet Journal Method? A bullet journal collection can be thought of as a customized section of the journal that’s used to focus on specific topics. Some bullet journal collection ideas would be brainstorming areas, lists, tracking progress, and more. Here are Ryder Carroll’s collection suggestions.
Do you have trouble letting go? How can Bullet Journaling (aka BuJo) help you let go of what you can’t control? Instead of immediately reacting to a situation, taking the time to step back and record your feelings in your Bullet Journal daily log can help you reflect. Then, if a situation needs to be acted upon, it can help you map out the next steps. If not, Bullet Journaling can help you let go of what you can’t control. Here’s how to use a Bullet Journal to come to terms with situations.
What is thought-energy? How might it help you feel connected and experience joy? According to Deepak Chopra, the thought-energy that lives within the spiritual realm gives birth to and lives within all matter in the universe: In other words, everything you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch is simply a reflection of all of the thoughts that live in this spiritual realm. This thought-energy connects everything, and this connection can help you live more joyfully. Read more to learn about Chopra’s idea.
How can bullet journaling help you find meaning in life? What bullet journal exercises can you do that will get you excited about the future? In his book The Bullet Journal Method, Ryder Carroll suggests two exercises for finding meaning and fulfillment in life: the visualization exercise and the obituary exercise. These exercises will help you move forward in a way that makes you feel more fulfilled. Here’s how bullet journaling can help you in your search for meaning and purpose in life.
Do you feel like you lack clarity and direction in life? Why are you doing what you’re doing? Many people run on autopilot which leads them to believe that life is meaningless. In his book The Bullet Journal Method, Ryder Carroll explains how to gain clarity on why you’re doing what you’re doing. Here’s how you can use your Bullet Journal to gain clarity and purpose in life.
On what do you base your success? Is your quest for success making you fearful and anxious? Many people measure success in terms of how much they achieve or accumulate. According to best-selling author and world-renowned well-being practitioner Deepak Chopra, this definition of success—based on external reality—limits you and keeps you trapped in a cycle of achievement and accumulation that creates more anxiety than success. Here’s why an external focus creates a constant state of anxiety.
Do you keep a bullet journal? Do you take time at the end of the year to review it? Ryder Carroll, the author of The Bullet Journal Method, says that you should always do a bullet journal year-in-review. This will help you reflect on your previous year’s goals, aspirations, and plans. Here’s how to do a year-end review.
Do you hold yourself to unrealistic expectations? Do you beat yourself up when you can’t reach your goals? To combat self-loathing, you must embrace your imperfections. One method to do that is through Bullet Journaling. Bullet Journaling can help you reflect on the progress you’ve made and to set new, realistic goals for self-improvement. Here’s how Bullet Journaling can help you embrace your imperfections.
What is quality information? How can you be more intentional about the quality of the information you consume? We’re bombarded with information and stimuli. The information you allow into your brain impacts your creativity and, ultimately, your productivity. You can increase the quality of information you take in by asking yourself five particular questions before you consume any information. Read more to learn how to find higher-quality information.