Designing a Life of Flexibility and Leverage: Adaptable Habits for Long-Term Goals

Select a single word to guide your decisions for the year. This word will act as a lens through which you view opportunities and challenges. Examples include Stillness, Systems, Leverage. Reflect on how this word can inform your choices throughout the year.

“It gives you a different window to view all the opportunities that you have and the challenges that you face for the year.”

Define what you want your daily life to look like, prioritizing values and desired experiences. What are your non-negotiables? What brings you joy and fulfillment? This isn't about results, but about crafting a daily routine aligned with your values.

“What do I want my daily lifestyle to look like... if you do it based on results... that's when it's really easy to get into talking yourself into oh let me do this because it's a cool thing.”

Analyze your daily activities. Where can you maximize output with minimal effort? Focus on efficiency and strategic prioritization. This is about identifying high-impact activities.

“How do I get more out of each unit of time or how do I get more out of each unit of effort”

Practice flexibility and resilience. Learn to adjust to changing circumstances without sacrificing progress. Embrace the 'willow' approach – bend, don't break. Journal about how you navigated a recent challenge.

“the oak tree fought against the storm and broke but the willow tree bent and survived”

Identify 2 existing habits and 1 new habit. Integrate the new habit by performing it immediately before or after one of your existing habits.

Acknowledge that setbacks are a normal part of the process. Practice self-compassion and kindness towards yourself. Focus on progress, not perfection. Journal about a time you were hard on yourself, and reframe that experience with compassion.