The Cookie Jar Method | When you feel like giving up
The Cookie Jar Method was designed for those terrible times you feel you cannot go further. When the pain, whether physical or emotional is excruciating. The idea was invented by David Goggins (know more about him here https://davidgoggins.com/ ), a Navy Seal, who many believe is the toughest man on the planet. When the desire to quit is strong, you can still keep on going with the help of the Cookie Jar method.
What is Cookie Jar ?
Imagine a large jar into which you place all of your past accomplishments—the things you did which you once believed would be too terrifying, too difficult, or too impossible. But you did them anyway. You transcended your own self-limiting belief. Those are the “cookies” you place in the jar. So write down or make mental notes of things you’ve endured, overcome and accomplished, no matter how big or small it might be to someone else isn’t important, this is YOUR COOKIE JAR!
How to apply the cookie jar method ?
Whenever you face any hardship, recall your cookies. Think about the effort you put in to overcome a prior challenge. Remember how difficult or painful it was to go through the obstacle. Realize the fact that you could have given up, but the champion within you kept going and came out victorious. As you do this, you notice yourself feeling alive again. You have met such challenges many times before and you have met them eye to eye. It’s been said that humans use only about 40% of their potential. So often we give up too soon. By using the Cookie Jar Strategy, perhaps you can rise above 40% of your potential. Perhaps far above 40%. In so doing, your life would be far greater than it otherwise would have been. Each time things go south, pull out a cookie and get intrinsically motivated.
Final Takeaway
When you run of steam to keep your efforts going, remember an old victory and tell yourself, “If I managed to accomplish that, I can do this too.” But remember not to dwell on these accomplishments all the time as the cookie jar should only be used when you need that extra BOOST when things are getting hard, it’s not a treat that you keep snacking day and night. Remembering what you’ve been through and how that has strengthened your mindset can lift you out of a negative brain loop and help you bypass those weak, one-second impulses to give in.
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