This year was a good reminder that most major events come unexpected and are unpredictable. It’s always fun to write down some hopes and expectations, but the reality often turns out to be different. As always, the best thing we can do is to focus on our input (what we control), and not worry about…
Tag: Habits
Unlocking the Subconscious Mind
Here is a summary of what I have learned after studying the subconscious mind in the past four months. My two primary sources were Psycho-Cybernetics and Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggeston, which I have read multiple times. The “Why” Most people are self-limiting. We can do way more than we believe. Even worse, most of…
The Best Habits I Started in 2019
I love building new habits. Also, breaking them. Here are the best ones I started in 2019: Guided journalingEvery morning, I do guided journaling, using the Stoic Routine App. It helps me to reflect, letting off steam and re-focus on what is truly important. I’m practicing this for a full year now, and the benefits…
Breaking habits
I love having strong habits. At the same time, I find myself breaking those habits all the time. I used to feel bad about it. Not anymore. When falling off the bandwagon, I usually try to “fake it until I make it”. Just going through the motions without really being present, just to keep the…
Automate your invoice payments
Paying invoices manually is a waste of time. Instead, I apply the principle “eliminate or automate” to get rid of as many invoice payments as possible. Whenever I get an invoice, I do a quick check: Can I add a credit card? Do they offer a direct debit option? (When in doubt, I ask customer…
Google is your friend
It’s an essential habit for the 21st century. A principle I have to learn and re-learn: No matter what challenge you have, anything. Google is your friend! Have a problem with your computer? Google it and find a solution. Don’t know how to disable the answering machine? Google the manual and get it done. Annoyed…
The constantly evolving morning routine
I’m a big fan of morning routines, because they help me get a good start into the day. However, they are never static. As my life progresses and evolves, so do my mornings. Here is the current version: I get up at 06:45 I read the daily teaching in The Daily Stoic book (German version) I do…
My best habits so far
I am pretty obsessed with habits. While I still have plenty of bad habits (who hasn’t) here are the best habits I have developed over the years. 2016:I started taking regular cold showers (inspired by Wim Hof). The most useful variation for me is this: I alternate between hot and cold 2–4 times and always…
My morning routine
Morning routines have proven quite helpful to me over the years. My current routine includes: I read the Daily Teachings by The Secret I do a 7 Min Workout which has significantly improved my physical well-being. No excuses! It only takes a few minutes, and you can do it anywhere! I finalize my shower with…
Science of Habit Change and Meditation
Here is the presentation I held at LIFT Conference Basel about the Science of Habit Change and the Science of Meditation, and why I started ZenFriend.