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Do you feel like you lack clarity and direction in life<\/a>? Why are you doing what you’re doing? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people run on autopilot which leads them to believe that life is meaningless. In his book The Bullet Journal Method, <\/em>Ryder Carroll explains how to gain clarity on why you’re doing what you’re doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how you can use your Bullet Journal to gain clarity and purpose in life<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Gaining Clarity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To live our best lives, Carroll argues that we must make a deliberate effort to pause and reflect on the <\/strong>why<\/em><\/strong> behind our efforts<\/strong>. This is because when we run on autopilot and act without intention\u2014which we so often do\u2014our actions and experiences lose their context. (This is especially true for responsibilities that aren\u2019t enjoyable, such as doing the dishes or paying bills.) And without context, our lives can start to feel meaningless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: You may wonder why running on autopilot makes us lose sight of meaning. Mindfulness<\/a> experts suggest that it relates to two systems in the brain that govern how we spend our time and energy<\/a>. While the exploration and growth system focuses on meaning, possibility, and connection, the habitual survival system\u2014the brain\u2019s default system\u2014encourages us to repeat familiar behaviors in the name of survival. Without deliberate effort to pursue what really matters to us, we default to what feels safe and comfortable, even if it isn\u2019t meaningful).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bullet Journal Solution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In his book The Bullet Journaling Method<\/em>, Carrols explains how to gain clarity and perspective using Bullet Journallig. There are a couple of ways you can use your journal to understand why you\u2019re doing what you\u2019re doing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Focus on the Benefits of Difficult Tasks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first strategy Carroll recommends is to create a customized section dedicated to finding clarity. Its purpose is to help you rediscover the reasons behind your efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do this, Carroll explains, scan your daily records for the most difficult tasks<\/strong>. When you find one, write how completing that task makes you feel on the left side of the spread (for example, \u201cI hate meal planning<\/a> for the week because it\u2019s so frustrating to have to decide what I want to eat all the time\u201d). Then, on the right side, write down how that task ultimately benefits you despite how you may feel about it<\/strong> (for example, \u201cPlanning ahead makes it easier to choose healthier options and prevents me from exceeding my grocery budget\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is particularly difficult, Carroll suggests focusing instead on how completing that task benefits the people around you (for example, \u201cMeal planning allows me to cook a little of something that everyone in the family likes, which makes them happy\u201d). He acknowledges that although this exercise may not make these tasks any more enjoyable, it can make them easier to bear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Ways of Reframing Tasks<\/strong>

Carroll\u2019s suggestion focuses on just one way you can alter the way you think about difficult tasks. However, there are additional ways you can reframe them so that they\u2019re easier to manage<\/a>.

An alternative to focusing on the benefits of a task is to focus on choice<\/em>. Instead of thinking about difficult tasks with the mindset of \u201cI have to,\u201d think \u201cI choose<\/em> to.\u201d Although unpleasant responsibilities tend to feel like obligations, at the end of the day, it\u2019s something you\u2019ve chosen to do for one reason or another. (For example, you may hate mowing the lawn, but maybe you choose to do it anyway so that your child has a place to practice soccer.) Whatever the reason behind your action, bringing it to the forefront of your mind can give you a sense of autonomy that will help you see past the burden of the task.

Another way to change your mindset<\/a> surrounding difficult tasks is to think about why<\/em> they\u2019re important or how they fit into the bigger picture. For example, you may dread folding laundry, but forgoing that step will leave you with wrinkled clothes. While that may not seem like a big deal, it becomes significantly more problematic when you need to make a good first impression, such as in a job interview or on a first date. Keeping these details in mind when dealing with difficult tasks can provide enough justification to keep you motivated.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2) Track Your Progress Through Transfers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The second strategy Carroll recommends is to track your progress<\/a> through your journal transfers<\/strong>. Because it can be hard to see the significance in a given task initially, he says that observing your progress over time gives you the distance needed to see things from a different perspective. For example, although you may dread making student loan payments<\/a> each month, looking back to see how much you\u2019ve paid off can give you a sense of accomplishment<\/a> and motivate you to keep going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: There are a couple of different measures you can use to observe your progress as Carroll suggests<\/a>. On the one hand, as demonstrated in the student loan payment example, you can consider your progress by looking at how far you\u2019ve come. This strategy is especially useful when you\u2019re only part of the way toward reaching your goal. On the other hand, you can take the opposite approach and look at how close<\/em> you are to finally accomplishing your goal, which is ideal when you need a final push of motivation.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even with these two strategies, Carroll acknowledges that you may still struggle to find meaning in certain tasks<\/strong>. If that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s likely that those things aren\u2019t adding value to your life, and you should either let them go or find an alternative task if necessary. For example, if you can\u2019t see the purpose behind your daily morning run, consider cutting it out of your routine or finding an alternative activity that inspires you, such as yoga. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Sometimes, letting go of a task, or even finding an alternative, isn\u2019t an option; we simply have to do things we don\u2019t want to do. For situations like this, it can be helpful to find other ways to manage your responsibilities<\/a>. For example, you can learn to set a limit on your daily unpleasant tasks. Whether that\u2019s only doing these tasks at a certain hour of the day or only scheduling a certain number of tasks, establish a boundary you can stick to. Similarly, make a habit<\/a> of evaluating your current task load before taking on more. Using these strategies can make necessary tasks more bearable and help you avoid burnout.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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