OMG admin!, juggling 3 businesses, working from home and the mess it creates, social media that takes over my life, keeping on top of the house and garden, 2 dogs that need exercise and stimulation, the list just goes on and on…
I have tried everything, from clearing my inbox to zero thank you productivity Ninja, to turning off my social media. Making lists, destroying to do lists, and using the “F**k It” approach by John Parkin – and yes that’s genuine if you’ve not come across it – don’t dismiss it – google it.
Everything works for a fraction of time and I seem unable to sustain my new working habits for long.
Psychology tells me it takes 21 days to form a habit. By changing something and repeating that action day after day for 21 days it becomes a new hopefully healthier habit. Lets face it switching on facebook and email as my first action everyday has become a habit for me.
words & picture copyright Carolyn Trafford (2016)
I’m also a believer in making small changes. Small changes are much easier to implement and make a habit of than making huge changes.
So over the next 6 weeks I’m going to make 6 small changes and practice them for 21 days. Who wants to watch my journey?
The first change is checking email and social media at 2 points during the day. First thing, lunchtime and last thing during my working day.
Carolyn Trafford is a Leek based personal strategy coach supporting others in achieving the life they want. If there’s something you want to achieve get in touch today.
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OMG, I need to do this habit forming again. It works amazingly. I will use my google calendar and set a recurring reminder for 21 days for each Habit I want to form 😉 Will watch your post and replicate… 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Rose – would love to hear how you get on
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