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Hasty Treat - Developing Better Habits

Published: Sept. 30, 2019, 1 p.m.

In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes are talking about developing better habits \u2014 strategies, avoiding distractions, best practices, and more!

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Show Notes

2:03 - Habits we\u2019re trying to build

  • Scott
    • Focus on one project at a time
      • Alfred tasks to quit apps and block sites
    • Not being efficient with my time
      • Daily todo lists and utilizing calendar
    • Too much screen time
      • Listening to music in the background instead of having the TV on
  • Wes
    • Flossing
    • Mindless context switching

13:37 - General strategies for building habits

  • Make them trackable
    • Easy enough to not ignore them
    • Quantifying them is key
  • Make them small enough
  • Be accountable
    • Tell other people your habits and have them remind you about them
  • Replace bad habits with good things
    • Design a sticker
    • Reply to three emails
    • Drink some water
  • Celebrate your wins productively
  • Keep the streak alive
  • Can\u2019t do x until y is done
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