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Developing new habits can feel like climbing a mountain. Let’s be honest: life is busy, and finding the time (or energy) to replace old habits with better ones seems impossible most days. Have you ever had that little voice in your head saying: “I wish I could learn this thing.” or “This will never work, it takes too much time.”? That little voice can be relentless.

Over time, those nagging doubts grow into procrastination, excuses, and ultimately, missed opportunities.

Trust me, I’ve been there. But here’s the thing: Old habits can be replaced with new ones once you learn the art of ‘Self-Mastery’.

Self-Mastery is a lifestyle and it can be the foundation you need to not only achieving financial freedom, but also a joyful, fulfilled life! The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire life overnight.

Start small.

Start with habits that refine you into the individual you need to become.

Today, I’m breaking down 5 Habits of Self-Mastery that you can start developing that will refine you into the person that you will need to become in order to break old habits.

1. Start The Day With Intent

What you do in the first 30 minutes of your day sets the tone for everything that follows. We tend to wake up and start the day on auto-pilot. This is a habit we should start focusing on first. Therefore, when you wake up, before checking your phone just lay there in ponder for about 2-3 minutes. Focus on what you need to do for the day.

Why it works: You’re training your brain to focus on what matters. You’re setting a clear intent for the day that will help push you toward your goals. Instead of dreading the job that you have to work that day, or the chores you need to do when you come home - you’re instead focusing on something positive. Even just waking up and being thankful that you’re still alive can set a positive vibe for the day.

Try This: Tonight, place a journal by your bed. Then, when you wake up and set your #intent, write them down. You can write between 1-3 things starting out.

2. Reframe Procrastination

Procrastination isn’t necessarily about laziness. It’s actually tied to the fear of failure and the unknown. You see, when people are unsure of the outcomes of their decisions they tend to procrastinate more. When you feel yourself beginning to procrastinate, recognize it and reflect.

Why it works: When you understand what’s behind your procrastination, you can take steps to address it.

Try this: Next time you catch yourself procrastinating, ask, “What am I afraid of?” and then write the answer down in your journal. We’ll get to a point where I provide steps for you to rectify the root issue.

3. Build Micro Wins

Most people tend to think that when they start a new venture, they have to plan everything out right away. This drive for “perfection” drowns the seed you’ve planted before it even had a chance to grow. Start with small, manageable wins. Did you take the steps to set your intent in the morning? Perfect, be happy about that! Did you write your goals down? Celebrate that! Just like with old habits when they started out small and compounded over time. So will small efforts compound as well!

Why this works: Success create momentum, and momentum builds motivation!

Try this: Break big goals down into small tasks that can take 15 mins or less. Pat yourself on the back for every task you complete, no matter how small. Developing motivation will become a very important skill that you will need to develop. I will also provide steps in a future newsletter on how you can build this skill.

4. Build Discipline

If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say to focus on discipline over motivation, I’d be rich! Seriously, the self-help space has gone out of its way to destroy everyone’s motivation and replace it with discipline. I will explain in a future newsletter as to why this is bad. But suffice it for now that this is still a skill that you need to develop.

Why this works: When lacking motivation, discipline will serve as the rigid barrier needed to keep you locked-in and focused.

Try this: Whenever you feel like you’re lacking motivation, think of where you are right now. Then think of where you want to be in 6 months. In 2 years. In 5 years. It doesn’t matter, pick a timeframe and then write down in your journal where you want to be. Get into the habit of this by picking a time in your day and writing this down. This will develop the necessary discipline that you need.

5. Prioritize Reflection

At the end of the day, spend 5 minutes reflecting: What worked? What didn’t? What can you improve on for tomorrow? This habit will sharpen your self-awareness and set you up for growth.

Why it works: Reflection helps you identify patterns, adjust your approach, and improve over time.

Try this: Write down one win and one lesson learned before going to bed tonight.

Here’s What You Learned Today:

Your habits shape who you become. Start small, but start now.

Breaking old habits begins with understanding the why behind your actions, which is why it is important to focus on intent, reflection, and journaling.

Consistency, reflection, celebrating small tasks, are all cornerstones of self-mastery.

What’s Next? Pick one habit from this list and try it today. You don’t need to master everything at once, just take your first step! It’s important to understand that these emails are not just focused on building businesses and amassing wealth.

These things come with character refinements and developing good habits. It is my life’s mission to insist you with this endeavor.

You’ve got this!

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