The Science of Showing Up
Star Date 07.21.25
There’s a powerful idea rooted in neuroscience that’s transforming the way I approach daily life: preset programs. These are routines I’ve intentionally created, refined, and repeated—so consistently that I no longer negotiate with myself each morning about whether I “feel” like doing them.
Neuroscience teaches us that the brain is a pattern-seeking organ. It thrives on automation. In fact, up to 95% of our daily decisions happen below conscious awareness. That’s where habits live. And that’s why systems matter more than motivation.
Lately, I’ve been diving deep into teachings from experts like Mel Robbins, who emphasizes the importance of setting up these preset programs—non-negotiable habits you run daily, like a script. Think of it like programming your internal operating system: morning routines, movement, prayer, hydration, clean fuel, focused work time. Whether your mood is up or down, you run the program.
Why? Because feelings are fleeting, but the brain craves structure.
For me, continuous improvement comes through these micro-adjustments to my routines. I’m not reinventing everything—just making small tweaks over time that lead to better results. A new way to wind down. A shorter scroll time. A slightly earlier alarm. A habit layered with a habit, like stretching while I brush my teeth.
These may seem small, but they shape the path forward.
In a world that often feels out of control, what I can control is how I show up. And even when I don’t feel like it, I’ve got a program that kicks in and keeps me moving in the right direction. That’s how transformation happens—not in giant leaps, but in quiet, consistent rewiring.
So, if you’re looking to grow, don’t wait for a wave of motivation. Build a routine that honors who you want to become—and run it every day, like your life depends on it. Because, in many ways, it does.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
—Romans 12:2
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