2/18/2024 0 Comments Atomic habits media![]() I then took the habits that significantly impacted my life and looked at how it could be improved (or eliminated!). I known it but I can’t stop!īad habit - react to deadlines when the deadline pops up I used to do this regularly, but it somehow slipped away over the past 2 years.īad habit - scrolling on my phone as soon as I wake up, addicted to scrolling on social media. Good habit - I would love to start writing again in my journal. ![]() It’s also good for my health in general, although it would take a lot more to motivate me to get started on my exercise routine. Good habit - I exercise everyday because it helps me relax and also give me energy to function as an artist. The other group was so fearful and were striving for perfection that their works were comparatively of less quality. The group that made more ended up with better quality as they learnt from their mistakes and had honed their skills each time. One group was told they would be graded on how many ceramic pieces they made, while the other was told they would be assessed on quality only. This reminds me of the story of the ceramics class in the Artist & Fear, where the students were divided into to 2 groups. James Clear said it is always better to get your “reps” in. Good habit - showing up at the studio to work at least once a day for 1 hour regardless of whether I had a project. I always questioned myself, “what would an artist do?”įor example, here are a few from my list: I took a few days to go over what I do (and didn’t do) every day and determined which habits negatively impacted my artist goals, and which had a positive impact and could be imporved. If you want to get rid of a bad habit then the inverse would apply: There are, four rules to atomic habits, The Four Laws of Behavior Change. This is where Clear’s four rules come in handy. I have my artist manifesto, and a life manifesto, similar to visions and goals, but how do I change to make these become a reality? Having the goal of “becoming a better artist” set at the beginning of the year does not benefit me at all if it’s just a plan. ![]() “If you’re having trouble determining how to rate a particular habit, ask yourself: ‘Does this behavior help me become the type of person I wish to be? Does this habit cast a vote for or against my desired identity?’” But we also needed to be fully aware of what our habits are, and whether we need to change them. James Clear’s message throughout the book is that the regular practice of a behaviour or routine will lead to a “compound interest of self-improvement”, and you’re casting a vote for the change that you want to be. “Success is the product of daily habits-not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.” I had managed to nail down the issue, and now it was a matter of understanding my body, and managing my day around the symptoms. My partner said I was totally out of character.Ĭ) Days of insomnia - it’s not great to be tossing and turning in bed, and then have no energy to work in the studio the next day.ĭ) Feeling overwhelmed by everything and not knowing where to start This in turn led to creative blocks.ī) Anxiety, and would feel all weepy at the tiniest of things. ![]() The most serious of symptoms I experienced and were affecting my life were:Ī) A sudden lack of confidence in anything I did. All I knew about perimenopause was hot flushes, a symptom that I don’t even get! I didn’t know what to expect until it hit me - I wish I had learnt about or had been made aware of it I would have loved to be prepared and anticipate the symptoms. This series of events can occur at any age, and not necessarily when you’re in your late 40s. Perimenopause is the period leading up to menopause. insomnia, which I’ve never had!), I was referred to the local menopause clinic for perimenopause. But after a few sessions and seeing other symptoms crop up (e.g. My doctor initially thought it was the start of depression. It was like a huge elephant parked itself in my body and refused to budge. I wasn’t able to activate my body and mind, and this resulted in moments where the work was harder to produce. I had moments when I couldn’t venture into my art studio, even though it was literally in my home. Last year was a year of trying to figure out what was going on with my health. I’m so happy to say goodbye to 2020 - 2022. ![]()
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