I hit two enjoyable (if considerably arbitrary) milestones immediately that obtained me reflecting on the ability of habits: 1. 365 day streak studying Chinese on Duolingo 2. 10,000 minutes of meditation on the app I’m…

I hit two enjoyable (if considerably arbitrary) milestones immediately that obtained me reflecting on the ability of habits:

1. 365 day streak studying Chinese on Duolingo
2. 10,000 minutes of meditation on the app I’m at present utilizing (Headspace)

I’m a deeply behavior and routine pushed particular person, and subscribe to the philosophy that Stephen R. Covey shared: “Our character, basically, is a composite of our habits. Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.”

A number of ideas and kinds of habits that I’ve discovered significantly precious:

1. Spiritual studying and reflection: I do quarter-hour of religious studying and quarter-hour of meditation day by day. This retains me grounded in what’s most necessary in my life

2. Doing one thing that I’m not good at: I began taking piano classes once I turned 30 having by no means performed an instrument as a child. When we moved to Taiwan, I began studying Chinese in my 40s. I’m not good at both piano or Chinese, however there may be worth within the wrestle and the humility that comes from being dangerous at one thing, each day.

3. Reading broadly: A mixture of fiction, nonfiction, and present occasions. I’m going with my intestine on what pursuits me on the time somewhat than forcing a particular food plan of books or set of subjects.

4. Prioritizing well being: This is one I want I discovered earlier, however over time I’ve gotten extra routine about what I eat in addition to train and sleep.

5. Not forcing one thing that is not working: I’ve tried many types of journaling over time, and none of them have caught. I’m not slavish to sticking with one thing that I’m not getting worth from (similar with books — I’m fast to cease studying if I’m not energized by it).

Below are 4 of the perfect books I’ve learn on habits. I’m curious what different books folks would suggest and another ideas which might be value sharing!