Comments on: Forming New Habits: Approach the Goal Gradually

By: One Of Life’s Greatest Contradictions: Learn To Love What You Hate | My Super-Charged Life

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:01:48 +0000

[...] Document the progress you achieve while doing the thing you know you need to do, but dislike doing. No matter how small a result you get, write it down. Keep immaculate records of what happens. I think you will be pleasantly surprised and at the end of two weeks you will be well on your way to making this a true habit. [...]

By: Burning Bushes » Linko-the Cross Motivates Version

Burning Bushes » Linko-the Cross Motivates Version — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:15:00 +0000

[...] How to form a habit. This is an older post from Simple Mom but I figure that being into our second month of 2009, we could use an encouragement to remember the goals we set for the New Year and recommit to achieving them gradually. [...]

By: When It Comes To Setting Goals - Be The Tortoise | Simple Mom

When It Comes To Setting Goals - Be The Tortoise | Simple Mom — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:58:39 +0000

[...] few months ago I wrote about using a kaizen approach to change your habits. It’s a Japanese word that simply means “continuous, but very [...]

By: How to be Disorganized & Unproductive, # 6: Neglect Yourself | simple mom

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:57:03 +0000

[...] Application Time: Pick one of these today, and solve the problem it presents. As for me, I plan to be in bed by 10 p.m. tonight. Oh, and of course, I’ll be exercising a smidge today. [...]

By: Darcy

Darcy — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:42:22 +0000

I love this idea! It seems so much more manageable. My goal for August is the same that I started part way through July, start working out more to lose the baby belly. My youngest is 17 months so plenty of time has passed and the belly has got to go! I have workout video to do while the kiddos are down for a nap. But, so far the last two weeks (since I made it my July/August goal) I have done terribly because life just gets in the way.
I love your comment of showering ourselves with grace. I feel this is a good goal, but it also ends up being one more thing I beat myself up about not doing if it doesn’t get done…
Thanks for another perspective/idea on how to implement.

Darcy’s last blog post…Sweet Ittybitty…

By: 7 Observations About Creating Positive Change for a Good Life | My Super-Charged Life

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:34:30 +0000

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By: Wired For Noise » Blog Archive » Where The Flab Meets The Road

Wired For Noise » Blog Archive » Where The Flab Meets The Road — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:26:57 +0000

[...] when Simple Mom posted about doing just a little bit each day to build a habit of working out, and then Mrs. G [...]

By: Meegan

Meegan — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:03:31 +0000

Well, July? That month seemed to just fly by!
July, for me was to keep on top of the washing/folding/putting away… I’m sad to report that for the most part this did not happen. On the weekend just gone, I folded, sorted and put away 6 loads of washing, and that wasn’t any of the current stuff! In my defense, July was a month of visitors and appointments and starting preschool…. But, no excuses though, right?!

So for August, I am going to maintain the laundry status quo in our house (already started on this one today – I even ironed what I got off the line straight away!) and attempt to go for a brisk walk twice a week. Being nearly 30 weeks pregnant and the middle of winter makes for a challenge, but one I need to attempt. I have to have this baby in late October and get back into some sort of shape to fit into a bridesmaid’s dress in early March!

Meegan’s last blog post…Monday’s List

By: Francine

Francine — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:56:40 +0000

Thank you for setting a great example in this post and for all of the thoughtful, helpful comments.

I read that it takes 3-4 weeks until a new behavior becomes a habit and that it is best to replace a habit you are trying to break with a positive habit (running for smoking) to fill up the time you spent on the “negative” habit.

I have 2 alarm clocks to get up- one near the bed and one in the bathroom. I also sometimes bribe myself to get up early with a Starbucks coffee (I have become one of the brew at home crowd).

I have been getting to bed at 10pm. Did anyone else see the 60 Minutes segment about how Americans used to get 6-8 hours of sleep, but it is now 4-6? One side effect of less sleep is overeating. It is a comforting feeling to get to bed earlier – I feel like a little kid with a bedtime; wake up more refreshed; and feel like I am taking care of myself.

Best Wishes,
Francine

By: Christy

Christy — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:06:57 +0000

Thanks for a great post & introducing me to this method. I’ve written about it and I’m joining you with the exercise.

http://shakethesalt.com/2008/08/get-your-kaizen-on/

Christy @ Shake The Salt