Tag: Mindfulness

Motivation, Random Thoughts

The Power of Repetition

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I’ve written a blog post every day for over 100 days. Now it’s to the point where I can do it daily, without much thought. Some days I forget what I even wrote. It’s as if I’ve trained myself to tap into this state of mind that allows me to think and write, without even realizing that I am doing it.

When we do something repeatedly, our brains allow us to perform that task more efficiently and effectively over time. It can be a good thing when we are doing something productive or positive, like writing a blog or exercising regularly. I’ve realized that it can also be a bad thing when we are engaging in negative behaviors that become automatic and difficult to change.

Me realizing that I can write a blog everyday automatically, made me think of the negative things that I do automatically. I’m sure there’s a lot of things that I don’t even notice. Im gonna make it an effort to try to find those negative habits and change them into something more positive and productive.

It’s important to be aware of our habits and behaviors, both positive and negative, and work to consciously shape them in a way that supports our goals and values.

Random Thoughts, Uncategorized

The Importance of Presence

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Having a newborn baby is a life-changing experience that really makes you realize the importance of the present moment. As a parent, I am responsible for my baby’s wellbeing and future. That requires me to be fully present and attentive here and now. It makes me understand that I don’t know everything, and makes me want to learn something new everyday to become a better and more efficient parent. It also teaches me to appreciate the small moments and milestones that make up my baby’s growth and development.

Parenthood has taught me to stay in the present as opposed to dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. I know if I do what’s needed at this very moment, everything else will work itself out. It’s hard to think about anything else when your baby is hungry or needs their diaper changed, and that’s ok.

I now understand the importance of presence. Not just with my baby, but in all avenues of life. It’s really about doing the most important thing right now, then moving on to the next most important thing. Rather it’s my baby or my life, I know if I stay present and do what’s needed in that moment, the future will handle itself. Because “the future of the future is the present”

Motivation, Random Thoughts

Ageless Ambition

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The question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is often asked of children, but the idea of growing and evolving throughout our lives applies to adults as well. It’s never too late to pursue our passions or try something new.

We often ask kids that question with confidence and belief that one day they will indeed become whatever they want when they grow up. I think it’s ok to have that same confidence and belief in adults. It seem as if somewhere in life we stop caring what others want to be when they grow up. I think it’s good to still ask those that you care about what they want to be when they grow up.

Sometimes our dreams and aspirations may be limited to lack of growth and maturity. So as an adult, you still may have to “grow up” before you can be who you desire to be.

Continue to grow in life, and also continue to dream big, no matter your age. Continue to ask adults what they want to be when they grow up, and encourage them and inspire them, the say way you would if you asked a kid the same question.

Motivation

Habitual Mindset Shifts

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When you do something repeatedly, it becomes second nature to you. It becomes easier and more automatic for you to do. Once you realize that, anything becomes possible.

You can create great habits or learn something new just by doing it consistently over time. Thats how I’ve managed to teach myself a lot of things. It has also helped me do things with no effort just as exercise everyday. Bad habits can also become second nature too, so you have to watch out for those things too.

Everything that we do is a choice. Choose to do the things that you think leads you to happiness and success, and keep doing them over and over. Eventually it will become second nature and the rewards from your good habits will come.