Let's plant the seeds
In the first article I made an introduction about the subjects that we will be discussing in this series. You can check it out here : Mental Game and the Cryptocurrency Game
In this article we will be talking about Goals&Commitment, and the power of Habits
The power of good habits and why you should start with them :
I said good habits, because as you know there are plenty of bad habits that don't bring you any value and they are also pulling you back from your goals. Bad habits are consuming precious time (your time), damages your health and/or bring you financial instability.
It is said that it takes 21 days to change or form a new habit. It can take longer or less to actually do it. It depends on the habit, but it's worth it.
Example of a bad habit that I recently implemented in my routine, which you are probably familiar with :
So I will replace it with a good habit : Whenever I feel like checking my cryptocurrency more than 2 times a day, I will force myself into doing 20-30 push ups. This way I will replace it with a good habit which will form in time and will change the bad habit. It makes no sense checking on your cryptocurrency more than 2 times a day. It will give you good vibes when the market is up and bad vibes the next day when the market is down. So you will expose yourself to mixed emotions, which are very bad, but that's a subject we will talk about in a later article.
Examples of two good habits that you may want to start with : Writing down the objectives for the next day and Sleeping Routine
For 3 years at the end of every single day I write on a piece of paper the objectives for the next day. They don't need to be to many, as you will feel disappointed when you don't complete at least 90% of them. So keep it simple, but productive. This may look as a simple habit, but in my opinion it's one of the most effective ones, as it mentally forces you to complete the tasks. And this is a great point to start training your mind.
Sleeping routine : Sleep 7-8 hours/day, go to bed at approximately the same hour and wake up at approximately same hour. The hours of going to bed and waking up aren't set in stone. Every person has their responsibilities and schedule. Some persons are night persons and some are day persons. Simple and effective, you will feel much better after 1 week.
Goals&Commitment :
One example of how to set goals is the one that I described on the habits section : Write down at the end of every single day the goals for the next day. These are called short term goals.
Also :
- Set long-term and short-term goals that are realistic, measurable, and time-oriented.
- Be aware of your current performance levels and develop specific, detailed plans for attaining your goals.
- Be highly committed to your goals and to carrying out the daily demands of your "training" program.
See you in my next article, in the meantime start implementing a good habit and/or changing a bad habit. Let me know how it goes in the comment section.
Till next time :
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