Comments on: A New Book Resource for Making and Keeping Everyday Habits

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:51:50 +0000

In reply to David. This really is an excellent book on habits, both making new ones and breaking old ones. I keep referring back to it for tips on how to make a habit stick. We're about to start a new memory challenge soon with Do Not Depart, so I'm looking back at this book again for ideas on how to establish good habits for memorizing. It'll be a short chapter; you'll see it on the blog next week if you're interested.

By: David

David — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 16:04:07 +0000

I need to work through this book. I didn’t do the quiz but I think I’m an obliger – very good at meeting other people’s needs. I’d love to learn how to break bad habits and make new good ones.

This and the seven days soul pampering can help me launch into 2017!

Thank you

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:06:46 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. I'm not surprised that you're also an upholder, Jean. Yes, sisters in so many ways!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:02:10 +0000

In reply to Beverley.

“just getting on with it” – I’d do well to adopt that attitude more often. I can spend a long time making a list, when I might have accomplished something of value if I’d just done one thing on it instead. 🙂 Both your 2 habits are admirable. Hope they’re going well.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:18:04 +0000

I don;t think we realize how powerful habits are and how difficult they are to change. I knew we were “sister” since i love your two habits to break and I am an upholder too. And I think her focus on actions, not outcomes is great advice for me to follow. will try that today.

By: Beverley

Beverley — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:48:25 +0000

Good post Lisa. I am glad that you enjoyed the book. I am an Obliger, I have to make myself do things that benefit me and no one else. As for lists, I may make them, but I usually end up losing them or I get to the end of the day and have no idea where I actually left the list. I am better just getting on with it, whatever it is.

I am working on two habits at the moment; The 10 hour food rule – only eating within 10 hours of my days, And going to sleep by 10.30pm, which means I have to off the digital stuff earlier. They are works in progress.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:37:24 +0000

In reply to Ceil. Adjusting to those "interruptions" is such a great skill, Ceil. I'm still working on that. :) But it does help to realize that God is usually behind them, and to trust his agenda more than my own. That habit of overeating is a common one for many of us!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:35:08 +0000

In reply to June. Yes, sometimes our bodies themselves are the best motivators to create better habits. We do well to listen. :) Hope you have been able to get in some self-care this weekend, June. Blessings to you.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:33:39 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Dougan. Thanks for pointing me toward Glynnis's site. I don't think she's sharing from this book, but her points go right along with it. Lots of good information here at the beginning of the year! My January has started a little rough with some physical issues, so having some good habits in place already has come in handy. And now I have good incentive to start even more. Hope your 2016 is off to a great start, Jennifer.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:29:22 +0000

In reply to floyd. I couldn't do what you do, Floyd. There's a reason I chose accounting even back in the day. ha. I hope I've gotten a little better at handling those daily curve balls, but some among us are better equipped to do it than others. Thankful for those like you who can roll with those punches more easily. And super thankful to be married to one like that! :)