Effortless habits

“Relying on discipline to do what you know you should do requires a lot of effort. But what if you could take that discipline and turn it into something that happens without much effort?”

This short article from the ever-thought-provoking Farnham Street https://fs.blog caught my eye with its mention of the trials of homework and how hard it is to settle down to do the things we don't feel like doing.

It offers some insights into the role rituals can play to get things done without having to rely on discipline or motivation. Useful whether it's tackling times-tables, or the important tasks that keep getting dropping down the to-do list, put off until a 'better time'.

“What looks like skill is often just consistency. While you can’t snap your fingers and become more talented, you can create your own talent. Consistency creates talent. And you won’t be consistent if you only do things when you feel like it.”