No, This is Not a New Years Resolution
I haven’t made a New Years Resolution in at least 15 years and don’t plan to start now. The whole idea seems weird to me – just because a new year is starting is a reason to make a change?
Anyway, I’m embarking on a personal growth project to learn new coping skills to minimize the weaknesses that come with being ADD, as well as learning new habits and structures to maximize the benefits (which are many!) that come with being ADD. Re-reading old books, using skills that I’ve learned previously but applying them in new ways and to new goals.
Ultimately, I’ve learned that if I don’t start believing that I can do this long term, I won’t. Self-fulfilling prophecy and all that jazz, you know? But once I’ve corrected the false underlying belief, I know that durable changes can be effected. After all, I’ve done it before. 🙂
Now, I haven’t done my 20 minutes of exercise yet today, and damned if I’m going to miss it. Time to go beat up the heavy bag for 20 minutes, then a shower, a little journaling & meditation, and a good night of sleep.
https://www.chipspersonallog.com/learning-thrive-add-part-1/