Ep. 412: Turn Deprivation into Indulgence, Creative Ways to Make a “23 in 23” List, and a Fun Tradition
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
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How to Use the Tool 23 for 23
Don't aim for 23 or any number for that matter. If I'm shooting for a particular number, I'm more likely to feel pressured to add things on there just to fill up the list. For items that are in the should's category, it really helps to adjust the language. Nothing makes me less likely to do a task than a fixed deadline. Much of my best work comes from improvisation and letting myself get carried away. And I probably also like that SCAT is sometimes used as slang for animal excrement. That's my little rebel wink about making a list at all. So funny."
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