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How to Create an Exercise Habit Without Driving Yourself Nuts | Kelly McGonigal

10% Happier with Dan Harris

CHAPTER

Setting an Intention Determines the Quality of Your Life

The Jimpa was telling me I was reading his book, which is a really excellent book. He talked about like kind of waking up in the morning and setting an intention for the day. Setting an intention is one of these phrases that can sound very new but it's so important. And if you set the motivation to not be a jerk today or as you said, be enthusiastic or it's not just,. It's not just motivation. The focus of your attention determines the quality of your life. You're choosing what to pay attention to and you're choosing what you want to bring.

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