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Ash RoyJul 12, 2024 10:00:00 AM2 min read

Transform Overwhelm Into Triumph with this little-known hack

 

Ever feel like you're drowning in a sea of unfinished tasks? 

 

You're not alone. I've struggled with overwhelm for as long as I can remember. 

 

And yes, I've tried every trick in the book including breaking down big goals into small achievable ones. 

 

That's all good advice but this paper clip strategy, which I discovered in James Clear's book called Atomic Habits, helped me to make each small achievement (goal) actually feel like a real win. 

 

The fact that those paper clips sit on my desk (as shown in the image) made each little victory that much more tangible.

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The PHYSICAL act of moving each clip from one clip holder to the other fills me with delight and punctuates each achievement with a ritual that I've come to associate with success. 

 

Introducing ... a mind-blowingly simple trick:

 

The Paper Clip Strategy In a nutshell

  • Set a Clear Goal: Start with an achievable goal. For instance, commit to writing 5 sentences a day.
  • Track Your Progress: Use two jars and a handful of paper clips. After each completed task, move one clip from one jar to the other.
  • Visible Accomplishments: Watch your progress accumulate, clip by clip, hour by hour.

Why It Works

  • Consistency: Even the smallest tasks add up. The key is to stay consistent.
  • Visibility: Keeping the jars visible serves as a constant reminder of your progress.
  • Celebration: Each paper clip moved is a small victory, a tangible representation of your hard work.

🌟 Pro Tip: Keep those jars in plain sight. Let them taunt you, tease you, and ultimately, triumph with you!

 

Ready to Transform Your Habits?

 

Embrace the Paper Clip Strategy

  • Be Consistent: Commit to the strategy daily, no matter how small the task.
  • Make It Visible: Keep your paper clip jars in sight.
  • Celebrate Wins: Each clip moved is a step forward. Celebrate it!

💡 Quick Challenge: Reply with ONE habit you'll conquer using this strategy. Let's clip it together!

 

Take the first step today and watch your accomplishments grow, one paper clip at a time.

 

Ciao for now,

Ash

 

P.S. Stuck on which habit to tackle first? Hit reply, and let's brainstorm! Your next big breakthrough might be just a paper clip away. 📎✨

 
 

 

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Ash Roy

Ash Roy has spent over 15 years working in the corporate world as a financial and strategic analyst and advisor to large multinational banks and telecommunications companies. He suffered through a CPA in 1997 and completed it despite not liking it at all because he believed it was a valuable skill to have. He sacrificed his personality in the process. In 2004 he finished his MBA (Masters In Business Administration) from the Australian Graduate School of Management and loved it! He scored a distinction (average) and got his personality back too!

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