You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson "I Sleep in the Citadel": Here's Why and How (Heroic +1 #1,791)
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Jun 16, 2024 Learn how to strengthen your inner citadel for a peaceful mindset by setting heroic targets, implementing stoic spiritual practices like 'sleeping in the Citadel,' and enhancing energy, work productivity, and relationships.
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Declare An Inner Citadel Before Sleep
- Do set a nightly intention to protect your mind by telling yourself "I sleep in a citadel."
- If rumination starts, focus on breathing and recite your chosen quote, prayer, or mantra to fall back asleep faster.
Morning Targets Include "I Sleep In The Citadel"
- Brian shares two morning targets: "I sleep with tape" and "I sleep in the Citadel."
- He describes using an if-then plan at night to stop rumination and return to sleep.
Well-Trained Mind Is An Inner Fortress
- A well-trained mind becomes impermeable to intrusive thoughts like a cliff against crashing surf.
- Establishing that inner citadel leaves you unmovable while distractions foam and die at its feet.