How can I turn “daily rebellions” into small, safe experiments I can journal about without blowing up my routine?

Try a micro‑rebellion plan-and-reflect loop. Inspired by Earhart’s “preparation is two‑thirds,” set up each act in three quick steps, then debrief in Stoic after: 1) Intention: What norm am I nudging? Why does this matter to me (Judy Garland’s “first‑rate version”)? 2) Tiny act: What is the smallest visible change today (e.g., take a solo lunch, say no to an optional meeting, wear something that feels like you)? 3) Boundaries: What’s off‑limits so this stays safe and respectful? Afterward, debrief with: Before/After mood, What surprised me, One thing I’d repeat. Tie in the week’s prompts: start with “What little act of rebellion can you commit today?” and “Are there any rules or norms you hate?” Keep it playful—consistency matters more than intensity.

I’m a people‑pleaser at work. How do I use this theme to set one boundary and journal it in Stoic without feeling guilty?

Aim for authentic, not aggressive (Judy Garland). In Stoic, outline one boundary using this script: 1) Pressure point: Where do I feel most constrained? (Use the prompt: “In what area of your life do you feel the most constrained?”) 2) Micro‑boundary: One sentence you can say this week: “I can’t join this, but I can send notes by EOD.” 3) Preparation (Earhart): When will I say it, and what exact words? 4) Mind vs. event (Marcus Aurelius): What’s in my control (tone, clarity) vs. outside (others’ reactions)? After the moment, reflect with the prompt “When did you last object to something you didn’t want to do?” Note: relief or discomfort is data, not a verdict. Repeat with a similarly small boundary to build confidence.

When anxiety about others’ expectations spikes, how can I journal so it doesn’t run my day while staying aligned with this week’s theme?

Use a 5‑minute “rebel calmly” entry: 1) Name the pull: What expectation is tugging me? 2) Inside vs. outside (Marcus): Outside event: ___. My power: thought, focus, next small action. 3) Worry detox (Dale Carnegie): What part of this is worry, frustration, or resentment? One thing I can release today? 4) Tiny defiance: One action that honors freedom (use prompts “What does freedom look like in your daily life?” or “How do you break free from boredom?”). 5) Re‑center (Jung): What value in my own heart am I serving right now? By returning to your values and a small, doable act, you lower the power external expectations have over your mood and choices. Log it in Stoic to track patterns over the week.

On Daily Rebellions

This week, we'll step back from what the world expects of us.

Oct 06, 2024 ― Oct 12, 2024

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