set the goal, write the goal down as a sequence of steps in a calendar - if a step seems too difficult break it down into smaller steps, do a little bit, measure your progress, adjust your schedule. repeat for 30 days. revisit your assumptions about your genetic laziness theory.
Have you ever been successful in changing your personality?
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Re: Have you ever been successful in changing your personality?
#82It takes 30 days to form a new habit. You just have to get there. Routine is the key. And early mornings are the best, because you never have the excuse to say "I've had a shitty day at work, all I want is a pizza and a beer". For me it was the gym. Every morning (almost!) I roll in there at 6am before I'm even really awake. "Alright, lads" I say, "alright", they reply, it's always the same crowd, they are very serio…
I've seen the gym advice so many times already, but I just cannot motivate myself to do it. I understand that it's healthy, and I tried it for a couple of months, but I really thoroughly hate working out. It just doesn't seem to work for me. It doesn't give me "energy". It doesn't make me happier in any way. I perfectly believe that it's healthy and it's what I should do, but frankly after (or before) a day's work, plus the necessary housekeeping, I just can't be bothered to do anything that I don't like.
Re: Have you ever been successful in changing your personality?
#83It takes 30 days to form a new habit. You just have to get there. Routine is the key. And early mornings are the best, because you never have the excuse to say "I've had a shitty day at work, all I want is a pizza and a beer". For me it was the gym. Every morning (almost!) I roll in there at 6am before I'm even really awake. "Alright, lads" I say, "alright", they reply, it's always the same crowd, they are very serio…
Actually right after I posted that, I went and joined the office Gym.Hopefully I'll stick to it for full 30 days!It really feels good to work out and I'll probably take a print out of this HN thread and stick it on my walls so that I'll always be reminded not to slack
So...? We need a progress report!