Methods For Changing Habits- Daily Goal Chart
After an alcoholic relapse, a stressful Spring/early Summer and lots of cheats on my diet (meaning eating gluten, dairy and fatty foods), I've allowed myself to improve SLOWLY again over the past 2 months.
Now, I'm ready to really focus on eating mostly raw, juicing greens, taking great supplements, stopping eating by 7pm and doing yoga. I found a wonderful system for success is to be able to visually see your goals daily and "check them off." So I made a list for 30 days, with about 10 daily goals. Everytime I accomplish one, I get to put a star sticker in that box!
I see 4 benefits to doing this:
1. Your goals are clearly set
2. You're reminded
3. You're positively reinforced, excited to "see" your progress!
4. You don't HAVE to reach your goals, but instead WANT to see as many stars, or checkmarks as you can! If you miss one, its okay!
What are some other methods people have used to be successful with changing habits?
What do you, or would you put on your daily goals list?
Now, I'm ready to really focus on eating mostly raw, juicing greens, taking great supplements, stopping eating by 7pm and doing yoga. I found a wonderful system for success is to be able to visually see your goals daily and "check them off." So I made a list for 30 days, with about 10 daily goals. Everytime I accomplish one, I get to put a star sticker in that box!
I see 4 benefits to doing this:
1. Your goals are clearly set
2. You're reminded
3. You're positively reinforced, excited to "see" your progress!
4. You don't HAVE to reach your goals, but instead WANT to see as many stars, or checkmarks as you can! If you miss one, its okay!
What are some other methods people have used to be successful with changing habits?
What do you, or would you put on your daily goals list?
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by telefunken on -
Is this a home-made system Sabrina? I'm intrigued.....is it a spreadsheet or calendar style?
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Permalink Reply by telefunken on
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I really like this approach. It's big enough that you must see it and be guided by it daily. Very cool!
I want to see this thing filled with stars...will you post updates? (The social pressure may help you...but don't feel obligated...)
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Permalink Reply by Brooke Jephson on -
I'm going to make one right now. Such a good idea, really positive as it focus' on the good things, I'm going to make one for my son and partner too!
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Permalink Reply by sabrina on -
Thanks ya'll! I would love to post this each week (that would help motivate me even more). Its surprising just how well it works. Such a simple thing can help so much!
I made one for my little 15 year old sister too. Her's is focused towards school, chores and healthy eating. I'm even making one for my mother today, who is trying to be sober and exercise!
I would love to see other peoples calenders!
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Permalink Reply by ArugulaBugula on -
That chart is seriously awesome. Good for you, I love this sticker idea! Gold stars to you.
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Permalink Reply by LOVEBUG on -
so creative of you sabrina! love this idea. i am going to make one of my own this weekend!! maybe i'll post it here when i'm done.
go girl!! :)
xoxo
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Permalink Reply by sabrina on
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My boyfriend is trying to take credit for this idea right now!
I've gotten 3 days of not eating after 7-8pm and slowly increasing my raw! :D It didn't show in my picture, but on the other half, I have a box for "bed by 11pm," and "95-100% raw" and then "percentage raw" (for that one I right in the caloric percentage. I haven't had a 95-100% raw day yet, but going for that extra star tomorrow!
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