for the one who wakes up to an inner voice that sounds like a disappointed parent
Goal
Reset the morning inner voice from critic to coach before any work begins.
Source principle
Coach self-talk: start the day by replacing the harsh inner line with a supportive coach voice before any task begins. : from The Now Habit by Neil Fiore.
The plan
- 👁️7:00-7:02 AMNotice the first harsh line of the day. 'You're behind already.' Catch it.
- ✍️7:02-7:04 AMWrite it down verbatim. Seeing it shows how cruel it is.
- 🤔7:04-7:06 AMAsk: would you say this to a friend? No.
- 🔄7:06-7:08 AMRewrite it as a coach would. 'You slept. We start fresh. Next play.'
- 📢7:08-7:09 AMSay the coach version out loud. Loud enough to hear.
- 🤸7:09-7:10 AMStand up. Shake it off. Body reset.
- ⏲️7:10-7:11 AMSet a 15-min timer. Just 15. Anyone can survive 15 minutes.
- ▶️7:11-7:26 AMTake one 15-min start on the top task. Just start.
- ☕7:26-7:30 AMHot drink of your choice. Reward earned.
Reward
A hot drink of your choice after the 15-minute coach-led start.