When it comes to habits, Atomic Habits is usually mentioned in the same sentence. It was not until I picked it up in Daunt Books and began to read the introduction that I knew I couldn’t put it down. ![]() James Clear’s bestselling book has been on my reading list for years. To our core selves, inherent strength and power…perhaps the right next step is waiting for you in this month’s Future You… Essentially, it all boils down to getting those runs on the board and votes of confidence for the identity you want to embody. I’ve always taken solace in breaking things down to the right next step or the fact that I just have to show up and do my best. An acronym I like to remind myself when times get tough, JKSU goes hand in hand with taking the next right step when things feel overwhelming. The good news is one of the best ways to do this is to just keep showing up. It’s a vicious cycle that leads us into the trap of focusing more on seeking approval from others than behaviours that are consistent with our beliefs and values.īy getting back in touch with who we are at our core - our inherent strength and power - it is much easier to make changes and stop limiting ourselves. The outermost layer is who we pretend to be - the bravado and facade we put up to mask the self-doubt and fear. ![]() Over time this inner strength can become hidden beneath a layer of fear, anxiety and doubt as well as years of habitual behaviours. At the centre is who we are, our values, heart and soul. There’s a great diagram from one of my all-time favourite books, Your Best Year Yet, which demonstrates the different ‘layers’ we have. Having finally read James Clear’s Atomic Habits, I realised how easy it can be to lose sight of who you are at the core of your being. In October I focused on the concept of identity. ![]() No not Shady, Future You the trifecta (3rd) edition.
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