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It’s always disappointing to wake up late when you want to be productive, to miss a Solidcore class because you got the time wrong, or to find yourself in a bad mood at work. When you feel frustrated, disorganized, or stressed, it’s common to want to give up, cancel everything, and try again tomorrow. But what if you got a second or even a third chance at a fresh start in your day?
Instead of feeling as if you only get one shot at having a good day, you can make the decision right now to give yourself three redos per 24-hour period.
If your morning doesn’t go as planned, you get to try again in the afternoon. And if your afternoon schedule isn’t panning out, you get a third fresh start in the evening. No need to sleep it off or wait for a new calendar day.
This concept is often used in business settings for people who want to be as productive as possible, but anyone can adopt this mindset shift, especially if you tend to throw in the towel after one minor inconvenience. (Which is relatable, BTW.)
Essentially when something negative or stressful happens, the rule of thirds gives you permission to reset and restart. It’s also an ideal approach for perfectionists and high achievers who tend to be extra hard on themselves. If you feel like a failure when something doesn’t go 100% according to plan, the rule of thirds could be for you