The key to following through lies in understanding and working with the natural tendencies of our mind, rather than trying to overcome them with willpower.
By practicing urge surfing, we can learn to notice and tolerate cravings without giving in, allowing them to fade away and naturally return to the task at hand.
Deep dives
Understanding the two groups of people - disciplined vs. lazy
There are two groups of people in the world - the disciplined and the lazy. The disciplined individuals have strong willpower and are able to stick with their goals and tasks day after day. They exercise regularly, eat healthy, and consistently follow through. On the other hand, the rest of us often start off excited about something new, but eventually lose interest and struggle to maintain consistency. We use willpower to overcome our mind's resistance to our tasks, but as time goes on, our willpower starts to decline, and we abandon our initial pursuits.
Using urge surfing to overcome our mind's tendencies
The key to following through lies in understanding and working with the natural tendencies of our mind, rather than trying to overcome them with willpower. Our mind is naturally curious and gets excited about new things. However, it also develops tolerance to stimuli over time, leading to boredom and cravings for something else. By practicing urge surfing, a technique used in addiction psychiatry, we can learn to notice and tolerate these cravings without giving in. The cravings will eventually fade away, and our mind will naturally return to the task at hand.
Applying urge surfing to improve follow-through
To effectively utilize urge surfing, we must recognize that our mind's difficulty with following through stems from cravings for other activities. When our mind desires to switch tasks or engage in distractions, it is a craving in disguise. By simply noticing the urge and consciously choosing not to give in, we can surf on top of it and allow it to naturally dissipate. This technique is not about resisting cravings with willpower, but rather understanding that cravings do not last forever and that our mind develops tolerance to them. By urge surfing, we can cultivate consistency and overcome the challenges of follow-through.
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