Today’s objective is all about embracing a technique that’s a game-changer for productivity, output, and resilience. Inspired by Professor Andrew Huberman, we’re focusing on the psychological benefits of doing ‘The Hard Thing’ – an activity that pushes you out of your comfort zone.
1. **Choose Your ‘Hard Thing’**: Start with a cold shower or ice bath. This is your ‘Hard Thing’ to tackle daily. It’s a task you may initially resist due to psychological discomfort, but remember, we’re not advocating anything physically harmful.
2. **Develop a Routine**: Incorporate this challenge into your daily routine, possibly as part of your morning ritual. Track it in the Simple Focus app to stay consistent.
3. **Embrace the Challenge**: The first time might be tough, but stick with it. It gets easier with each attempt. You’re teaching yourself that challenges can become manageable.
4. **Practice Reframing**: Use this opportunity to reframe your experience. Transform how you perceive the challenge, finding new, positive angles to it. This mental shift is key to enduring and thriving.
5. **Scale Down Difficulties**: As you grow accustomed to your ‘Hard Thing’, notice how your perspective on challenges shifts. Other difficult tasks will start to seem less daunting. You’re not just overcoming one challenge; you’re reshaping your approach to all challenges.
6. **Experience the Joy**: Believe it or not, overcoming such challenges can be exhilarating! Watch how this task can evolve from a daunting ordeal to an enjoyable, even laugh-inducing experience.
**End of Day Review Prompt:**
How did your ‘Hard Thing’ challenge go today? Tick the checkbox if you did this objective this morning (the first time you see this objective you are excused not having done it in the morning -instead tick the checkbox if you have set this objective to display in your morning checklist. Go to settings if you want to do that now!). Reflect on how you felt before, during, and after the task. Did you notice any shift in your perspective on challenges? Share any insights or feelings about how this is impacting your approach to difficulties in other areas of your life. Let’s celebrate your growth and resilience! 🚀💧🧊💪
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