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Post by Rachel on Nov 1, 2013 22:22:08 GMT -5
Most have bad habits they are looking to break or good habits they are looking to adopt; it’s the process that intimidates us. Too often, we never follow through with it. Why is it so fucking hard? The key to forming new, more positive habits is setting smaller goals. Keep it simple. Be realistic but ambitious. Forming a habit is about consistency. It’s not that you will never fail: we all do. But be persistent. Push on.
A great resource that I use to help me see my progress and motivate me further is the iPhone app: Habitat. It allows you to create your own goals and track your habits on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Add one positive habit to your daily routine. Post the results here every 30 days.
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Post by mlckdee on Dec 18, 2013 3:07:43 GMT -5
Rachel, couldn't agree more. It's ALWAYS tomorrow but....
Yesterday's Tomorrow IS Today
It’s always difficult to make lifestyle changes. To change the way we eat, act, work, interact with others, exercise. Often that which provides the most benefit to our lives over the long run we sacrifice in the short run. We sacrifice long-term happiness and development because of short-term laziness and comfort. Over and over we tell ourselves “I am going to start exercising tomorrow”, “eat better tomorrow” “spend some time in prayer or mediation tomorrow or this weekend” it’s always “whenever I have the time.” We all know how that ends…with inaction, with procrastination, with excuses.
What if we actually started today? What if we at least tried? How would we improve ourselves? What would we learn about ourselves? Lifestyle changes are accomplished through an exercise of the will which, like any other muscle, must be regularly worked out to be strengthened.
But like any other muscle it is best to strengthened it through regular repeated exercise. How many times do we look to start with the idea of “go big or go home” only to watch our ambition fizzle out before we really begin. I believe the key to sustained change and REAL personal development is by making and sticking with little changes.
It’s easier said than done. I plan on starting small. I will make one minor lifestyle change for the next 30 days. I will seek to do (or avoiding doing something) for 30 consecutive days.
I am hoping that others will join me in making a change in their lives. It can be whatever you want whether it involves exercising, saving money, not drinking, whatever you think you want to change in your life. I am sure there’s something you’ve been putting off.
Whatever it is just make sure that you do (or don’t do) the thing for thirty days. NO cheating, NO off days, NO skipping. Just man up and get it done. Now is our chance, in a small way, to “be the change [we] want to see in the world.”
If anyone wants to join me cool. If not fine, keep putting it off to tomorrow.
With self-discipline most anything is possible- Teddy Roosevelt
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Post by JR on Dec 18, 2013 12:41:52 GMT -5
What if we actually started today? What if we at least tried? How would we improve ourselves? What would we learn about ourselves? Lifestyle changes are accomplished through an exercise of the will which, like any other muscle, must be regularly worked out to be strengthened.
I second your sentiments. It's easy for someone to say they have goals and they are loosely working towards them. In reality, it's those small, menial tasks day in and day out that add up to the result they're looking to achieve. This means adopting new more positive habits and abandoning those that are useless.
One thing that has helped along my journey is the system of daily affirmations. These are five simple affirmations I repeat at least three times daily to ensure I stay focused and motivated. I've attached the document to this post. Print it and and stick that shit to your mirror, cubicle, dashboard, or dog. Do whatever it takes.
Looking forward to reading the results of this challenge. Great post! |
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Post by theproverbialbullet on Mar 25, 2014 20:08:06 GMT -5
I've been on the road to improving my life, admittedly, for a short amount of time actually... I've come across some really eye opening things lately and I've been wanting to document my journey and maybe help others realize that they're not the only ones that feel the way they do. However, I'm insanely discouraged! I feel like some days I do super awesome and then BAM! I sit here saying, "What the hell are you DOING?" And then I realize that I'm not really doing anything...breaking out of bad habits has always been a struggle for me. I'll try and do smaller things first and also, the daily affirmations are a great idea too. I've been reading a book called You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero (it's fantastic!) and it's been a real eye opener for me. I think what you guys do is great! And I thank you for doing what you do! :)
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