Getting Your Act Together: A Practical Self-Improvement Program

A program based on the phenomenological idea of improving oneself by identifying and fixing things that bother you, starting with your immediate surroundings and daily routines. The program focuses on concrete actions and consistent effort, incorporating behavioral techniques and habit-building strategies.

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Program Modules

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Why Bother Improving Yourself?

Explore the fundamental reasons for self-improvement, focusing on reducing suffering and improving well-being for yourself and others. Understand the direct impact of personal organization on your life and the lives of those around you.

Reflect on Your Suffering and Implementation Intention

Daily

Identify areas in your life where you experience unnecessary suffering or frustration. Write down three specific examples and create an implementation intention: 'If I encounter X, then I will do Y'.

“So you get your act together so that there isn't any more stupid pain around you than necessary.”

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The Room Exercise: A Starting Point

Learn how to identify and fix small, manageable problems in your immediate environment, starting with your room. This exercise trains your ability to perceive and address areas in need of improvement. Incorporates habit stacking to build consistency.

The 10-Minute Room Improvement + Habit Stacking

Daily

Spend 10 minutes improving your room. Ask yourself: 'If I wanted to spend ten minutes making this room better, what would I have to do?' Implement habit stacking: After brushing your teeth (existing habit), spend 10 minutes improving your room.

“start where you can start! You know, if something announces itself to you - which is a strange way of thinking about it - as 'in need of repair' that you COULD repair then, hey! Fix it!”

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Fixing Daily Routines - Variable Reward

Focus on improving your daily routines, as these constitute a significant portion of your life. Identify small adjustments that can make a big difference over time. Implement a variable reward system for consistent progress.

Identify a Daily Routine to Improve - Detailed Plan

Daily

Choose one daily routine (e.g., morning routine, commute, evening routine) that you want to improve. Describe the routine in detail, identify one specific change you can make, and create a detailed plan including specific times and actions.

“The things you do every day: those are the most important things you do.”

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Implement and Track the Change - Variable Reward & Progress Bar

Daily

Implement the change you identified in your chosen daily routine. Track the impact of the change over a week and note any improvements in your mood, productivity, or overall well-being. Receive a variable reward (15-25 points) each day for consistent implementation. Visualize progress with a progress bar.

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Extending Your Domain of Competence - Avoiding Loss Aversion

Gradually expand the scope of problems you are willing and able to address, while staying within your domain of competence and avoiding situations that could be harmful. Frame challenges positively to avoid loss aversion and encourage participation.

Identify a Broader Issue - Collaborative Brainstorming

Weekly

Identify a problem in your broader environment (e.g., neighborhood, community) that you would like to help solve. Ensure it is within your current skill set and capabilities. Participate in a group brainstorming session to share ideas and gain new perspectives.

“extend what you are willing to consider your self and start fixing up the things that are part of your broader extend.”

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Take a Small Step Towards Addressing It - Action & Feedback Loop

Weekly

Take one small, concrete step towards addressing the problem you identified. Document your action and the outcome. Seek feedback from others involved to improve your approach.

“Just because you're experiencing things announce themselves as in need of repair doesn't mean that it's YOU right then and there that should repair them. You have to have some humility.”

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