The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks The 6-Step Mental Checklist Before You Do Anything
Oct 9, 2023
Explore a six-step process to prepare for meditation, emphasizing diligence and managing distractions. Also, learn a mental checklist to enhance focus, clarity, and productivity in daily life tasks.
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Run A 6-Step Pre-Session Checklist
- Before any session, review six preparation steps to orient your practice and purpose.
- You can run this checklist in 60 seconds or take longer until it becomes habitual.
Motivation Plus Specific Goal
- Clarify both broad motivation and the specific goal for each session to guide how you show up.
- Stating a session goal targets effort (e.g., stay awake, remain focused, complete session).
Commit To Discipline, Drop Expectations
- Check your expectations and then commit to disciplined practice regardless of feelings.
- Declare practical steps (phone on airplane mode, drop distractions) to support diligence.