51. Stop acting on impulse

Focus, concentration, sticking to what you’ve started. You will feel more positive instantly.

This idea will help you finish what you start, and this will make you feel in control of your life.

Step 1 Before you go to bed tonight, think of something you want to achieve tomorrow. Keep it really small and simple. Make it something restful – you’re going to read a chapter of a favourite novel. Make it useful – you’re going to clean the cutlery drawer. Make it worthy – you’re going to take a multivitamin. Take this promise extremely seriously. Promise yourself you’ll do it – and follow through. If you don’t, no excuses. You’ve failed. But you’re aiming too high. Make your next promise easier to achieve.