One thing I do after setting a goal is print out a calendar page for my fridge. This recent one is called "Go Mama Go". I noticed that I was feeling unmotivated to jog recently. When I'm not jogging, I find it harder to write. I colour coded my calendar with instructions (at the bottom of my page). Each time I jog I circle the number with a red circle. Each time I do my other exercises I get a blue circle. I give myself a certain amount of days that I can miss in a time period. So, for example I can miss 7 days total in a 7 week calendar.You can do this for practising English, blogging, recording the news, learning vocabulary etc. The simple act of drawing a circle or checkmark on a calendar can motivate you to achieve your goal.This works for me! What works for you?
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The buddy system is much better for me and I use this one more often...but nearly all the times I'm an initiator....but I'd like to be the follower...What about a "health kick"...the best motivator in this case are my scales...they motivate me pretty well....
You really have to find what works for you. One method may work one year, but not another year. The buddy system usually works for me too. If I need to go on a "health kick", I know exactly which friend to enlist.
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There is a show called Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. It's very motivating, even if your challenge is something other than losing weight.
The buddy system is much better for me and I use this one more often...but nearly all the times I'm an initiator....but I'd like to be the follower...What about a "health kick"...the best motivator in this case are my scales...they motivate me pretty well....
You really have to find what works for you. One method may work one year, but not another year. The buddy system usually works for me too. If I need to go on a "health kick", I know exactly which friend to enlist.
I used to have such motivating calendar....But it didn't work in my case....if I don't want to do anything.....
But I do love the title of your calendar....
Wow .. That's good way! You struggle with self-discipline. Thanks for sharing!
It's very convenient!
I could just use such a calendar!