Hello, welcome to Question Friday!
What are some of your recent, newest GOOD Constraints?
* What are you doing that’s great for yourself?
* Are you keeping to an exercise schedule?
* Are you keeping to a sleep schedule? (The single most important thing to a healthy life, IMHO)
* Have you set a new rule for yourself recently?
Q: What are some of your recent, newest GOOD Constraints?
My answers are in the comments. Look forward to reading yours also!
Technorati keywords: habit, goals, new year’s resolutions, resolutions.
* exercise habit – set number of times per week (since Jan 1)
* reading one book per week (since this week/last week)
Comment by senia — Friday March 2, 2007 @ 12:35 am
I already exercise for 70 minutes M-F at 4:30am–so that’s great for myself and an exercise schedule. I read your article and it seems I’ve made it into an automatic behavior because I put no thought into it anymore. It’s just what I do and if I can’t for some reason (rare–usually surgery or injury) I feel anxious until I can get back on schedule.
I do have a sleep schedule but I don’t get as much as I’d like. I average between 6 and 6.5 hrs a night and I’d really like to to get 7+–but it just doesn’t seem possible.
My newest constraint? To stop using credit cards.
Comment by Jen — Friday March 2, 2007 @ 5:34 pm
Jen lady! That is absolutely super – the 70 min daily! Early morning exercise has been said to be linked to increased metabolism throughout the day and to increased productivity.
I know – same with me – when I get the sleep component right (as in going to bed early), everything else falls into place so well.
Love the GOOD Constraint on credit cards! Have you heard of the “put it in a ziplock bag full of water and throw it in the back of your freezer” trick? The idea is that even if you ever want to use the card, you can’t get to it at least for as long as it takes the ice to melt! Fun idea.
Comment by senia — Saturday March 3, 2007 @ 1:29 am
Senia:
I appreciate your blog and all the information on positive psychology. I think you have a treasure chest of resources and perspectives here. I have already subscribed to the blog on bloglines and I look forward to future reading and learning.
David
Comment by David Zinger — Saturday March 3, 2007 @ 9:02 am
What a great site you have here Senia!
I appreciate your comment on my book review of Made To Stick over at Joyful Jubilant Learning. I was just following the link and was very pleased to discover this excellent resource. You’ve been a busy blogger!
Comment by tim — Saturday March 3, 2007 @ 6:56 pm
Hi Tim! Thanks for the comment. I really liked reading your post about Made-to-Stick, and I’ve bookmarked your site – was really glad to find it! Like your site says, all learning should be joyful! :) Best, S.
Comment by senia — Saturday March 3, 2007 @ 10:45 pm
David, thank you for the absolutely wonderful comment. S.
Comment by senia — Saturday March 3, 2007 @ 5:46 pm