Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3480: Relax for the Same Result AND Small Actions Changing Self-Identity by Derek Sivers on Intentional Living
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Feb 1, 2025 Explore the transformative power of relaxation and its impact on creativity and decision-making. Discover how small, consistent actions shape our identities and lead to personal growth. Learn that our daily choices define who we become, making intentional living both achievable and fulfilling. Embrace the idea that relaxation fuels smart thinking, while stress can lead to poor decisions. Small actions are not just steps; they're votes for the person you aspire to be.
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Relaxed Cycling
- Derek Sivers recounts consistently achieving the same cycling time regardless of effort.
- Relaxing during the ride only added two minutes but greatly improved the experience.
Reduce Effort
- When stressed, try reducing effort by 50%.
- This often yields similar results with less exhaustion and stress.
Small Actions, Big Change
- Small actions can shift self-perception, leading to larger changes.
- Acting brave or generous once can make you identify and act that way more often.