diff --git a/_mental_models/want.md b/_mental_models/want.md index f4f02df..a10035c 100644 --- a/_mental_models/want.md +++ b/_mental_models/want.md @@ -1,43 +1,46 @@ --- layout: mental-model name: What I want -benefit: Clarify goal +benefit: Clarify Goals summary: Aski 'What do I want?' daily. prerequisites: --- #### Description -Our mind isn't linear, it has many moving parts and different incentives. Which is why it is usually not clear what we want. +Our mind isn't linear, there are many moving parts and different incentives. This is why it's usually not as clear as we want it to. -For example, when it comes to work, a part of us might be wanting online work, while another part wanting close social interations. while another part wanting extended focus time, while another part wanting to manage people. +For example: When it comes to work, a part of us might want online work, yet, another part wants close social interactions. While another part wants extended focus time, the other wants to manage people. -This is usually the case when it comes to any complicated system such as relationships, family, school, hobbies etc. +This is usually the case for any complex system, such as relationships, family dynamics, school, or hobbies. -This practice increases our skills in clarifying our need. +This practice increases our skills in clarifying our needs. #### Practice -Get a practice journal, it can be an online notepad or something physical. Everyday for the next 30 days write down +### + +Get a practice journal: it can be an online notepad or a physical notebook. Write down the following everyday for the next 30 days 1. Date -2. 'What do I want?' -3. Write the first thing that comes to your mind. -4. 'Why' -5. Write as many reasons as you want. -6. If you decide to change your answer, you continue from step2. +2. "What do I want?" +- Write the first thing that comes to your mind. +1. “Why?" +- Write as many reasons as you can think of. +1. If you decide to change your answer, you can continue from Step 2. ##### Example -Oct 2 2020 +October 2, 2020 What do I want? -Have a stable life. +- To have a stable life Why? -Because I have been moving around a lot lately and I am tired. I also want some certainty in my life. +- Because I am tired from moving around lately. I want some certainty in my life. + #### Resources