“These things will be hard to do, but you can do hard things.” 💖 ~Glennon Doyle

what hard is worth it? (#363)

I’m sharing some wisdom that is resonating with me right now from Tanya Moushi:

“Everything is hard.

• Staying at your job and breaking out on your own.

• Being in a relationship and not being in a relationship.

• Working out your body and ignoring your body.

• Living in the same place and making a move.

• Making a healthy meal and walking off that take-out.

• Sticking to the plan and changing everything.

But the good news is: you get to choose the hard that’s worth it to you.”

What hard is worth it to you?

On to the picks!

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#reads

10 Ways to Raise Your Productivity Today

There are some common ideas here on raising your productivity, like meditating, exercising, and turning off notifications. What I love about Darius’s approach is his short, manageable timeframes.

Just say to yourself: “I’ll journal for 5 minutes. Just 5 minutes. If I feel like writing more, then I’ll continue. But if not, then as long as 5 minutes is up, I’m done.” Just taking a few minutes to write down what’s on your mind will help you to focus on what actually matters.

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Ride your own bike

I was happily pedaling along on the rail trail when three spandex speedsters blew by me on their handmade carbon bikes.

For a moment, I was disheartened. What’s the point–they’re speedy, I’m not.

Then I realize that it’s not a bike race, it’s a bike ride. There is no winning, just the riding.

Enjoy the journey, trust the process, and try not to worry so much about what other folks are doing, even if they are on the same path.

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