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Never Miss Two Days In A Row Working On Your Goals- Even If It’s A Micro Activity
Once you take a day off from your goals, a new habit is already developing.
My dear friend is full of wisdom. One of his golden bits was the title of this article: Never miss two days in a row.
Have you ever told yourself you will take a break from working out today and work out the following day? However, when the next day arrives, you end up pushing your workout again.
That second day is critical; it’s the crossroad to you making one of two decisions:
To workout – to continue working on your goal
To not workout – to delay working on your goal
Many people choose the latter option.
You see, the longer you delay a goal, an obligation, or an aspiration, the easier it is to continue to procrastinate. Once you skip a day, your habit is in jeopardy. Your mind and body might lean into developing a new habit: the habit of doing the opposite of what you supposed to do.
Watch what you do, but also watch what you don’t do.
Whether you improve your craft every day or don’t, it’s a habit. People always think they need to develop new habits; no, they need to transition one habit into another habit – usually, we only need to do the opposite of what we’ve been doing (easier said than done, of course).
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Micro + Macro Productivity
Taking a break is necessary. We get burnt out, sick, tired, or uninspired.
As a writer, the easiest way to improve is to write something daily – even as simple as a tweet, a journal, a thought, or a quote. That’s the thing: some of us feel we have to perform and produce at maximum capacity 365 days a year. There’s no way that pace can be maintained for years (even months or weeks) at a time; you will burn out. But micro productivity in combination with macro productivity will keep you on the right path.
It’s too easy to miss a day, and it’s even easier to miss two days. So, if you decide to take a break from your goals, commit to getting back on the train after day one of breaking.
Analogy: Eating Out
I love to eat out, and I love sugar. But I’m also into health and fitness and realize it’s not sustainable to eat out and eat sugar 365 days a year. Implementing 1–3 treat days a week is challenging. Why? Because after one day of eating more freely, you’re developing a new habit that contradicts the habit you aim to maintain: eating healthy and clean.
Taking that 1 or 2 treat days a week involves tremendous discipline. You’re giving in to pleasure, only to cease it shortly after exposing yourself to it. But discipline – something most people are missing – is the savior. The long-term benefit of discipline gives you the strength and willpower to say no to one thing but yes to the right thing.
Never Miss A Day Twice On Your Goals: Off-Train
When it comes to your goals, never miss a day twice. When you get to that second day, not only do you miss two days of productivity, but you may miss out on weeks, months, or years of productivity because you exchanged one habit for another habit. That second day became a year, and now you’re here.
Now, remember, you don’t have to be productive at max capacity every single day; there is no need for that. We need to ensure our holistic well-being. All you have to do is one micro action to put you closer to your destination. A year of steady micro-actions will 100% put a dent in your goals. Don’t underestimate the power of micro-activity.
Off-Training
When you need a break from running 5 miles a day, walk or bike 2 miles, and then get back on routine. Some days, you may only have it in you to walk 1 mile, but at least you still got out there.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.