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Parthon · 09-27-2008, 07:18 AM

So I was thinking about what challenge I wanted to take on next, from my list of 43 things. The raw diet has been going so well so far that I thought I'd bring something else in. Then I realised that it's exactly a week since I started the raw diet and committing to my new life of growth and change, so all of a sudden I realised that this could be a weekly thing. I'm calling it Weekly Beginnings for now, a way to bring good habits into your life on a regular basis without overwhelming you.

Every week, pick an item that you've always wanted to conquer/work on, then commit to working on it for 4weeks/30days or longer.If you do a weekly plan, it's a perfect time to set aside time to work on this new goal/habit.

This has me all inspired now, I'm looking forward to a lifetime of weekly 30 day trials.

Rose of Cairo · 09-27-2008, 12:24 PM

Hey cool! That's exactly what I've been doing for the last six weeks. I don't start 30 days trials, the new habit is open ended. I can continue forever, or drop it at any time if it doesn't serve me. But the thing with the weekly beginnings is the same. Every monday I start something, and then I have one week to practice before something new gets added. I love it!

Good luck with your Weekly Beginnings, Parthon!!! It's great to see you all motivated

fainaent · 09-27-2008, 12:36 PM

Great idea! I guess your first 'beginning' then, is beginning something new every week? I've got a cork-board in my room that I used to keep goals on, looks like I'll have to start that up again

-Zachary

Parthon · 09-27-2008, 05:35 PM

Thanks Rose! Thanks fainaent!

I need to get a cork board or a white board to put my goals on too. Having a visual guide to what's going on is a big help.

Technically my first Weekly Beginning would be the Raw Diet I started last week. This week it's going to be exercising every day for at least 15 minutes.

Yay!

Rose of Cairo · 09-27-2008, 05:47 PM

Hey, looks like you're kinda taking off Parthon

Congratulations!

For me personally, a visual guide is counter-productive. When I see my new habits written down, it turns me off. I guess I feel kinda sorta forced or caged then. I do better when I feel free. But that's just me. If it helps you, go for it.

Maybe not breaking the chain would be a good idea for you?

All the best to you.

09-27-2008, 07:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Parthon Family Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,532	Weekly Beginnings So I was thinking about what challenge I wanted to take on next, from my list of 43 things. The raw diet has been going so well so far that I thought I'd bring something else in. Then I realised that it's exactly a week since I started the raw diet and committing to my new life of growth and change, so all of a sudden I realised that this could be a weekly thing. I'm calling it Weekly Beginnings for now, a way to bring good habits into your life on a regular basis without overwhelming you. Every week, pick an item that you've always wanted to conquer/work on, then commit to working on it for 4weeks/30days or longer.If you do a weekly plan, it's a perfect time to set aside time to work on this new goal/habit. This has me all inspired now, I'm looking forward to a lifetime of weekly 30 day trials.

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09-27-2008, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rose of Cairo Family Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: France -> Germany -> France -> Brazil Posts: 3,430	Hey cool! That's exactly what I've been doing for the last six weeks. I don't start 30 days trials, the new habit is open ended. I can continue forever, or drop it at any time if it doesn't serve me. But the thing with the weekly beginnings is the same. Every monday I start something, and then I have one week to practice before something new gets added. I love it! Good luck with your Weekly Beginnings, Parthon!!! It's great to see you all motivated

09-27-2008, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
fainaent Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 36	Great idea! I guess your first 'beginning' then, is beginning something new every week? I've got a cork-board in my room that I used to keep goals on, looks like I'll have to start that up again -Zachary

09-27-2008, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Parthon Family Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,532	Thanks Rose! Thanks fainaent! I need to get a cork board or a white board to put my goals on too. Having a visual guide to what's going on is a big help. Technically my first Weekly Beginning would be the Raw Diet I started last week. This week it's going to be exercising every day for at least 15 minutes. Yay!

09-27-2008, 05:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rose of Cairo Family Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: France -> Germany -> France -> Brazil Posts: 3,430	Hey, looks like you're kinda taking off Parthon Congratulations! For me personally, a visual guide is counter-productive. When I see my new habits written down, it turns me off. I guess I feel kinda sorta forced or caged then. I do better when I feel free. But that's just me. If it helps you, go for it. Maybe not breaking the chain would be a good idea for you? All the best to you.

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