Summary of 90 Day Cycle to New Habits Journal by Haley Duncan and Christina Smallwood

Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to change your life in just 90 days-because who doesn't love a good self-help promise, right? The book, 90 Day Cycle to New Habits Journal, is not your typical "set your goals and forget about them" kind of manual. Nope, it offers a structured approach, peppered with daily reflections and intentions. It's like having a life coach in pages-minus the hefty fees and the annoying motivational quotes blasted at you during your morning coffee.

So, what exactly are we getting into here? Well, this gem is all about new habits and that oh-so-illusive thing called transformation. Duncan and Smallwood have packed the pages with exercises designed to focus your mind for a full hour each day. Sixty minutes a day? Yes, because apparently the magic number for a serious lifestyle overhaul is not 20, but a whole hour-because who has that kind of time?!

The Structure of "90 Days of Fun"

To start off this wild ride, the authors encourage readers to document daily goals. We're talking about everything from "drink more water" to "stop binge-watching Netflix at 3 AM" (good luck with that). Each day has its own section for you to jot down your thoughts and progress. It's like a diary, but one that makes you feel productive and slightly less guilty about those late-night snack binges.

And let's not forget the 90-day cycle. Yes, folks, this book is designed to walk you through a full cycle, breaking things down into manageable chunks. Week one? You're probably supposed to be drinking that water and getting your beauty rest. By week five, you should be a zen master capable of meditating while simultaneously completing a crossword puzzle. Basically, if you stick with it, you'll be an unstoppable force of positivity by the end of three months. Or completely burnt out. Who knows?

Daily Focus: The Not-So-Simple Art of Discipline

The crux of the matter comes down to daily focus. Duncan and Smallwood emphasize the importance of taking an hour each day to zero in on your goals. Spoiler alert: if you don't commit, you won't see the change. Shocking, right? They give you a mirror to stare into (figuratively, please don't try this literally) and ask the hard questions to uncover what's holding you back. This section tends to veer into self-reflection territory, which means you might have to confront that fear of commitment to gym memberships. Again, good luck.

It's Time to Transform!

So, as you can probably guess, by the end of these 90 days, you're expected to emerge from the experience as a phenomenal version of yourself, ready to tackle the world-armed with new habits, self-awareness, and possibly a collection of motivational cat posters for inspiration. Just imagine: "You can do it!" echoing through your lovely, reformed self. Don't worry about the overwhelming possibility of futility; it's almost guaranteed that at least some habits might stick.

In conclusion, 90 Day Cycle to New Habits Journal is an ambitious, yet ironically relatable attempt to change your life one minute at a time. If you're ready to explore your inner coach while battling procrastination with a shiny journal in hand, this book might just be the distraction you need-err, I mean the tool you've been looking for. Good luck, and may your goals be as achievable as your favorite sitcom's running gag!

Maddie Page

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