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By Leo Babauta When we decide to create a new habit — exercise, healthy eating, meditation, writing — we can get excited and optimistic, and have an idea of how it will go perfectly. This is such a…
«“Let me try to bring a daily ritual of doing X into my life, and be curious about what it will be like”?»
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«reflect with gratitude. At the end of each day, take a few moments to reflect back on your day and think about what you’re grateful for.»
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«Only after you’ve done the first practice should you take on this one: take one thing from the Huge Pile and focus completely on it.»
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