Self-help synthesized
ThoughtsI found this article called Every self-help book ever, boiled down to 11 simple rules to be quite good.
Topic #5 really helped me clarify some thinking. If Memento Mori (remember that you have to die) is a little bleak for you, the article offers another way to think through this.
I’ve heard this called “Future Casting” or “Working from the
future” too. Basically you visualize in as much clarity as you can the
ideal outcome, then take a breath. Next, work backwards from that end
state to make the steps that got you there. Then, start taking the first
one.
If you are interested in trying something like this, find a buddy
or coach to help you through it. It can be emotional work, indeed.