We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. (Aristotle) In the name of building happier, healthier, more successful lives, we all have things we feel we should be doing (or doing more of) … and things we feel we shouldn’t be doing.
But you know, we’re humans. Many of us need a little “carrot or stick” to get us moving. That is … rewards for a job well done, or accountabilities when we fall short. This way, there’s something on the line for our actions, rather than just beating ourselves up inside. And honestly, a little external motivation can be fun, especially when we see the results are improving our lives. I recommend using a habit tracker, (via desktop, app, or paper) where you note all the things you do and don’t want to be doing … and how often. You can then easily track when you do things, and have it all tracked. You’ll be able to see your progress over time. Types of Habits to Build
Take Habits a Step at a Time Trying to reinvent your life over night rarely works. And constantly failing in your goals is de-motivational. Start with a number of habits that challenges you to grow but that can reasonably be accomplished. Expand on these over time. You’ll be able to stop tracking some habits when they become automatic for you. Accountability to Your Goals There are plenty of apps you can use. I use https://app.habitory.com/ as a simple and free option that can be used on a desktop or phone browser. Another free option also available on a desktop or phone browser is https://www.dailyhabits.xyz/. Paid options with web and app options include Habitify and https://everyday.app/ I encourage you to use rewards or accountabilities to ensure your success.
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