Three Defining Questions When Starting Out On Something New
When wanting to take up a new activity or habit, consider these questions to gauge the likelihood that you will keep at it:
- Does the activity you want to keep up feel easy enough? Friction can stop things in their tracks and wear most anything down.
- Does it feel rewarding enough? Without intrinsic enjoyment you won’t have the willpower to slug it out in the long run.
- Do you have an idea of how you are going to even remember to keep going? Life is busy and will knock the best intentions off the top of your mind.
When you are able to say YES to all three questions, you set yourself up for success.
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Advisor / Consultant / Ph.D in consumer behavior – the sciences of how people spend their scarce resources of time, money and attention
CURATOR'S NOTE
This simple checklist has helped me over and over again, whether I have started a new exercise routine, learned a new language, or picked up a new wellbeing habit.
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