The Struggle The moment I wake up each morning, a struggle begins. Part of me desperately wants to remain in bed. To combat this emotional urge, I perform a 12-activity regimen designed to get my body, mind and spirit going. According to Roy Baumeister, humans have a finite amount of willpower, which is spent throughout the day. Decision fatigue is a major factor which drains that reserve. This mental energy is depleted by every decision we make, big or small. At day's end, our willpower reserve is often drained. To prepare for this, I employ an early-morning routine to fill my willpower reservoir without having to expend much in the process. If I get distracted by some activity not on my routine, I either quickly do it (to score some easy motivation points), or I write it down to do later. I avoid tasks that derail my flow. These 12 activities are principles, not steps. They are not all necessary, nor need to be done chronologically. To make the routine easier, I choo...
Self growth is tender; it's holy ground. There's no higher investment.