Explore the concept of taking one day off after a task or practice, the challenges and benefits of this approach, and how it can be applied during the holiday season. Learn about the positive impacts of taking one day off from certain practices on well-being and how it can make new practices more manageable and consistent.
Implementing positive habits or changes for one day and taking the next day off helps manage resistance and allows for rest, making it easier to sustain the practices.
The idea of taking the next day off after implementing new practices or changes can be applied to even moderate habits like eating healthy or reducing screen time, providing an effective strategy to overcome resistance and prevent overwhelm.
Deep dives
The Power of Taking the Next Day Off
The podcast suggests the idea of taking the next day off after implementing a positive habit or change. Instead of doing something for consecutive days, the speaker recommends doing it for one day and then taking the next day off. This approach helps in managing resistance and allowing oneself to rest and regroup before trying again. It's not about radical change but finding a sustainable rhythm that serves the individual.
Personal Experience and Results
The speaker shares their personal experience of implementing this approach in their life, particularly in regards to making changes in their diet and relationship with the internet to rest better. They found it challenging at first but realized the benefits and noticed measurable differences. By taking breaks between the on days, they were able to sustain the practices and gradually transitioned to longer periods of implementation with rest days in between.
Applying the Idea in Daily Life
The podcast encourages listeners to consider taking the next day off when implementing new practices or changes that would serve them. It doesn't have to be extreme changes, but even moderate practices like eating healthy, getting exercise, or reducing screen time can benefit from this approach. By doing it for one day and then taking a break, individuals can overcome resistance and make progress without feeling overwhelmed. The idea is especially relevant during the holiday season when self-care can easily be neglected.
As we enter the holiday season, I want to offer you an idea that has been really resonating with me in my life, and with my clients as well.
Here it is: Take the next day off.
If you’re trying to make an improvement in your life - do the new practice for one day, and then *take the next day off.* Don’t do it for two days in a row.
It might sound a little silly, or a little ineffective, but tune into this episode and I think I'll sell you on why it's the strategy we all need this December (and generally).