152. How to Stop Scrolling and Start Learning: My March Personal Curriculum

One of my biggest goals this year is to become a more interesting person by learning more intentionally. Instead of letting free time disappear into scrolling or passive entertainment, I started building something I call a monthly curriculum - a framework that helps me explore new ideas, develop hobbies, and be more intentional about how I spend my time. In this episode, I walk through my March curriculum, including the theme I’m focusing on, the nonfiction book I’m reading, the hobby I’m trying, and the small lifestyle upgrades I’m making.I also share lessons from my February curriculum and how you can realistically incorporate something like this into your life even if you work full time.

In this episode we cover:

👉🏻 How to build your own monthly curriculum

👉🏻 Why learning needs structure outside of school

👉🏻 The six categories I use every month

👉🏻 My March focus on nervous system regulation

👉🏻 The hobbies, books, and cultural experiences I’m exploring

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Why I started creating monthly curriculums

02:15 – Why I’m focusing more on long-form content this year

04:00 – The real purpose of a personal curriculum

06:00 – Lessons I learned from my February curriculum

08:10 – How to realistically fit this into your routine

10:05 – The six elements of a monthly curriculum

11:45 – My March theme: nervous system regulation

16:30 – The nonfiction book I’m reading this month

18:00 – My March hobby and lifestyle upgrades

21:10 – Cultural focus and solo dates for the month