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What would it feel like to wake up every morning excited about the day ahead? To know you’re living in alignment with your best self? As the saying goes, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle.
This journey to becoming your best self doesn’t require monumental changes. It’s the small, consistent actions that create a ripple effect in your life. Over the next six weeks, you’ll focus on simple, practical habits that will inspire transformation from the inside out.
Step 1: Setting the Tone for the Day
Wake Up Early Enough to Take Control
Let’s be real – no one likes feeling rushed. Waking up a little earlier doesn’t mean becoming a morning person overnight, but it does mean gifting yourself a calm, unrushed start.
No Phones Before 9 a.m. or After 9 p.m.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott. Staying off your phone during these hours isn’t just a boundary; it’s an act of self-preservation.
Step 2: Build Mindful Habits
Read 10 Pages of a Non-Fiction Book Daily
Think about how much knowledge you could absorb in a year just by reading 10 pages a day. Highlight ideas that resonate. Let them challenge your thinking.
Spend 15 Minutes Without External Stimulation
When was the last time you sat with your own thoughts? No music, no scrolling – just you and the silence. It’s in those quiet moments that creativity often finds you.
Step 3: Prioritize Physical and Mental Wellness
Get Ready Within an Hour of Waking Up
This is about more than hygiene – it’s about signaling to yourself that you’re ready to take on the day. And let’s face it, we all feel a little more capable after a shower and clean clothes.
Take 8,000–10,000 Steps Outdoors Daily
A walk isn’t just exercise; it’s therapy. As Nietzsche said, “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.”
Incorporate Resistance-Based Exercise 3x Weekly
Strength training isn’t just for athletes – it’s for anyone who wants to feel strong and capable, inside and out.
Step 4: Maintain an Organized Space
Tidy Up for 30 Minutes Each Evening
A cluttered space often mirrors a cluttered mind. Spend 30 minutes tidying up, and watch how it clears not just your home but also your headspace.
Step 5: Foster Mental Clarity
Plan and Organize for 20 Minutes Daily
Ever feel overwhelmed by all the thoughts swirling in your head? Writing them down isn’t just planning – it’s creating space for clarity and focus.
Bonus Weekly Non-Negotiables
Every week, add a little extra to fuel your progress. It could be a hobby you’ve neglected, a call to an old friend, or simply reflecting on how far you’ve come.
Conclusion
As James Clear writes in Atomic Habits: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” This six-week plan isn’t about perfection – it’s about creating a system of habits that make it easier to show up as your best self.
So, what’s stopping you from starting today? After all, the only thing standing between you and the life you want is action.
