These are great tips. You want to incorporate what is realistically attainable to you, stick to a goal you know you can attain and you’ll have an easier time achieving it. Baby steps are the answer.
That’s the only thing that has helped me and you and you also want to do an activity you enjoy like dancing to 80s music. I prefer that over walking on a treadmill.
Totally agree Tim especially preparing the night before. It's my PRIORITY. Before I even wash the dishes or whatever on the evening I pack my rucksack with weights next to the door for my early morning dog ruck walk, next to it is my swim rucksack with towel, swim gear etc which I swap out after dog walk then I'm off to the beach. In between I wake kids and breakfast them. If the kit's not ready I don't have time to get all this done before I start work. So it's essential. I'll share these handy tips in my Sunday round up friend.
Goodness, leaving a comment for you is like breaking into Fort Knox. A verification code? Do you get evil messages from another planet?! All your hacks are seriously worthy of an evil genius. I'd say I need them, but already being perfect, it's kind of not necessary. But, just to be on the safe side, I will follow them. Like that time travel lark. Could be useful!!
These are amazing tips, Tim! Thanks for sharing them. Creating new habits is hard, but breaking down your barriers to them is genius! Willpower will not get me out of bed, but so many of those other things will.
You sure do make things more fun with your writing! Great read Tim! One thing that helps motivate me for my almost daily workouts is a reward during my workouts. I work out at home and reserve good shows/movies to watch while I workout. Now, I relate these shows to my workouts and won't watch them any other time. I use Centr and Pvolve, treadmill or indoor bike. After doing it for so long, I can easily watch both at the same time.
The single best change I've made to my mornings recently is using a sunrise alarm clock. I have it on the farthest side of my room and the sun begins rising 45 minutes before my 730 alarm. It's a gentle, gradual wakeup and I NEVER stay in bed until the actual alarm. I rise in such a good mood because I don't hear a horrible alarm 😁 And the first thing I do after getting up is walk the dog. That's my first 2K steps before 8am. In the evenings I do Grow With Jo walking workout videos (free on YouTube) and by the end of the day I'm usually at 8-10K steps.
Love this post, but I stopped using an alarm in the morning years ago, and can't imagine using one now. I prefer to exercise in the late afternoon or early evening when it's light out. By that time, I really need to move my body, and on most days, I enjoy walking so I can be in nature. However, on the days I can't get outside, I'm fine with doing a cardio workout, some yoga and Qigong. In terms of other habits, I do spiritual practices and journaling in the morning, and I have cultivated a much more mindful way of eating.
These are great tips. You want to incorporate what is realistically attainable to you, stick to a goal you know you can attain and you’ll have an easier time achieving it. Baby steps are the answer.
You’ve just pointed out one of the most important success tips, to take small steps
That’s the only thing that has helped me and you and you also want to do an activity you enjoy like dancing to 80s music. I prefer that over walking on a treadmill.
I do some dancing- when I’m alone lol
Totally agree Tim especially preparing the night before. It's my PRIORITY. Before I even wash the dishes or whatever on the evening I pack my rucksack with weights next to the door for my early morning dog ruck walk, next to it is my swim rucksack with towel, swim gear etc which I swap out after dog walk then I'm off to the beach. In between I wake kids and breakfast them. If the kit's not ready I don't have time to get all this done before I start work. So it's essential. I'll share these handy tips in my Sunday round up friend.
Hey, thanks for sharing your prep routine. Most of us have busy mornings and getting ready the night before makes life so much easier!
Can’t wait for your roundup as usual- keep up the fantastic posts!
Cheers Tim and you too brother
Agreed. Adulting sucks and procrastination is a bitch and The snooze button is one of those friends you love but secretly hate.
The bed is so warm and snooze is so tempting
Awesome! This full of specific, everyday ways to succeed with goals and adding new habits.
You gave me a new idea for a nightly routine that I am trying to add.
The alarm idea of changing tunes is genius!
I hope it helps- I like to play and keep things interesting
I want the hidden lair in an old volcano though
You can have one if you like! The real estate listings for volcano lairs are on the evil genius dark web, right beside the laser-beam enabled wildlife
Goodness, leaving a comment for you is like breaking into Fort Knox. A verification code? Do you get evil messages from another planet?! All your hacks are seriously worthy of an evil genius. I'd say I need them, but already being perfect, it's kind of not necessary. But, just to be on the safe side, I will follow them. Like that time travel lark. Could be useful!!
I was unaware that a verification code was needed- I’ll have to talk to my evil tech team!
I usually only get messages from this planet, but there was that one time…
The raccoon meme cracks me up! Great tips Tim. Baby steps all the way-- it is the smallest changes that create the most profound effects!
Yes, what we really need is a mindset change, and we get that by taking all of those baby steps. Thanks for reading!
of course, you are welcome Tim
These are amazing tips, Tim! Thanks for sharing them. Creating new habits is hard, but breaking down your barriers to them is genius! Willpower will not get me out of bed, but so many of those other things will.
I hope you find them useful. If a lazy guy like me can benefit, I’m sure you can do amazing things!
Ooh, my bed has a strong magnet pull on me in the morning. I am not immune!
You sure do make things more fun with your writing! Great read Tim! One thing that helps motivate me for my almost daily workouts is a reward during my workouts. I work out at home and reserve good shows/movies to watch while I workout. Now, I relate these shows to my workouts and won't watch them any other time. I use Centr and Pvolve, treadmill or indoor bike. After doing it for so long, I can easily watch both at the same time.
A reward is a great idea and sounds like it keeps you from thinking of it as chore.
I reward myself with a cup of coffee and cuddles with our cat, Pakhet, right after my yoga, meditation and morning workout.
The single best change I've made to my mornings recently is using a sunrise alarm clock. I have it on the farthest side of my room and the sun begins rising 45 minutes before my 730 alarm. It's a gentle, gradual wakeup and I NEVER stay in bed until the actual alarm. I rise in such a good mood because I don't hear a horrible alarm 😁 And the first thing I do after getting up is walk the dog. That's my first 2K steps before 8am. In the evenings I do Grow With Jo walking workout videos (free on YouTube) and by the end of the day I'm usually at 8-10K steps.
I’ll have to look into that sunrise alarm. I have mine turned down real low so it isn’t TOO annoying…
Definitely check it out. I got mine on Amazon (of course). Also gave a couple as gifts for Christmas. They're kind of a game changer.
Love this post, but I stopped using an alarm in the morning years ago, and can't imagine using one now. I prefer to exercise in the late afternoon or early evening when it's light out. By that time, I really need to move my body, and on most days, I enjoy walking so I can be in nature. However, on the days I can't get outside, I'm fine with doing a cardio workout, some yoga and Qigong. In terms of other habits, I do spiritual practices and journaling in the morning, and I have cultivated a much more mindful way of eating.