We talked about the importance of Effectiveness Habit #6: Refresh and what happens to your overall system if you bypass this habit.
Here are the Top 5 thoughts (or stories) that stop you from doing this habit. For each I’ve listed a potential “flipped” thought that can get you past the delays you may have in using Habit #6.
| Thought | “Flipped” Thought |
| I have no time. | “The benefits of using this habit include freeing up my time.” |
| It took so long last time. | “The first refresh or two took longer because I had lots to handle. I bet regular attention to this habit will keep the daily refreshes shorter. “ |
| I can keep it all in my head. | “I’d rather not take on the burden of remembering everything I will or could do.” |
| I hate the structure, lack of freedom, discipline. | “I find that when I freely choose a discipline like this, it strongly supports my success.” |
| I’m afraid to look at what might be lurking in my hopper and other lists. | “Whether I look or not, potentially burdensome items are still in there. I am better off knowing sooner so I can manage it.” |
Another tip: Try doing 3 or 4 daily refreshes in a row. You’ll start to see the benefits of using this habit within a week.
To your continued success!
Mike