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Today's productivity tip: for when you don't feel like doing any of it

Take your to-do list for the day (or make one, if you haven't already) and assign numbers to the items.

You can number all of them, or the most important ones, or the ones that are easiest to start--in my case, the ones that can be done indoors, because it's cold out.

Then use a random number generator like random.org or a many-sided die. Whatever it lands on, just do that thing.

I use this as a shortcut for when I have a long to-do list and I don't feel like doing any of it. Even if the number it lands on is something I don't want to do, I just do that one immediately and get it over with. No arguing with myself over not wanting to do it--the die has decided. 🎲

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When you make your bed each day, you embody the identity of an organized person. When you write each day, you embody the identity of a creative person. When you train each day, you embody the identity of an athletic person.

James Clear, Atomic Habits (via elitequotes)

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Many people think they lack motivation when what they really lack is clarity. It is not always obvious when and where to take action. Some people spend their entire lives waiting for the time to be right to make an improvement.

James Clear, Atomic Habits (via movemequotes)

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75 Hard - Day 12

Workouts:

60 minute walk outdoors, been listening to podcasts a lot since a couple of years; so I can usually fit in 1 or 2 episodes in my daily round!

Didn’t feel like doing my second workout at all, so opted for another walk and some stretching. Overall a bit meh.

Food:

Fasted until 14:00 and the feta watermelon salad made a comeback. Overall, happy with my food at the moment. I am steadily losing weight, am feeling very energized during the day and overall good. Looking forward to my appointment with my dietitian on Tuesday. 

Reading:

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear. I like it so far and I think it will really give me helpful guidelines to work in some better habits in my day and hopefully work out those bad ones.

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COCONUT MACA PECAN GRANOLA

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75 Hard - Day 11

Workouts:

60 minutes Crossfit, WOD consisted of 20 min AMRAP with 250m row and 10 devil presses. Completed 5 rounds, was halfway through my 6th. My other workout is a bit niffy and I am not sure if it counts, but I was sweating and breathing heavily; so I count it: I spend the afternoon helping with building a tiny house from scratch. So I carried logs and beams around, painted planks, did some sawing and some planing. 

Food:

Fasted for 18 hours; had a moderate breakfast and a small dinner, because we were supposed to have some drinks and snacks with my parents. They know I am currently not drinking alcohol and that I am eating low carb, so they made an entire charcuterie and cheese board with all the amazing stuff that I am allowed to eat. Love them.

Reading:

Almost messed up with this one; but remembered when I way laying down in bed... Picked up Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear and read the first chapter before I went to sleep.

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75 Hard - Day 10

Workouts:

60 minute outdoor yoga with some of the lovely women of my dance company. Focus on grouding, finding your inner power and balance.  60 minute walk outdoors during lunch Food:

Fasted until 14:00, eating window until 18:30, due to the yoga. Let’s see if I can make it until noon for day 11!

Reading:

Finished Maak je niet dik by William Cortvriendt. Already knew about 90% of the stuff he was talking about, but it is nice to have a reminder why I’m staying away from carbs and limiting my intake. Health above everything else.

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75 Hard - Day 9

Day 9; you were fun! Started the day off with a strength-focused WOD, tried (and failed) to be a productive person at work, and ended the day with a lovely hour walk during golden hour. I’m feeling very peaceful at the moment.

Workouts:

60 minute WOD 30 minute walk during lunch 60 minute walk after dinner

Food:

I’ve been consistently hitting my protein goals; which makes me incredibly happy. Fasting is going as planned, so happy with that. 

Reading:

Started Maak je niet dik by William Cortvriendt (how even do you translate this pun?) as a bit of a palate cleanser after Girl, Wash your Face. Even though I already know a lot of what he is talking about in his book; I am always interested to have a proverbial look in the kitchen of the food industry and how the government messed up big time with their low-fat push.

Halfway through it, will probably finish it on Day 10.