An honest look at your habits: which ones are working for you, and which ones aren't?
In recovery, they call it “a fearless moral inventory”: an honest look at yourself, your habits and your practices. You don't need to be in recovery to do one.
Ask yourself: Which of these are working for me and which aren't? What did I pick up over the last few years that I need to let go of? What did I start doing that really seems to be working, and how can I recommit to it?
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Every habit and capability is confirmed and grows in its corresponding actions, walking by walking, and running by running. Therefore, if you want to do something, make a habit of it.
EPICTETUS
You know this is true. The question is whether you're going to do anything about it.
TRY THIS TODAY
Write two lists tonight: habits that are working and habits that aren't. Choose one from each list: one to recommit to and one to drop.
Much of what I've learned about Stoicism comes from Ryan Holiday. Find more of his writing at dailystoic.com and ryanholiday.net.
While I have edited much of this content, there are some cases where I have taken Ryan Holiday's words directly. I've included them because I think they are powerful and will be helpful for you. They are also helpful for me, and I've put them here so I can learn and understand more myself.
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