Habit

              Hi Everyone, I hope you are having a great day. In my last post I wrote how I am now using a planner to keep organized.  Did you go out a get one too?

Yesterday I took some time to write in it and plan my week. It feels good to just sit and write in that book and know that I will not (for the most part) be forgetting anything in the coming days.

So today I decided to take a few pictures of before and after a bit of cleaning. It never fails to amaze me how different the area looks to me in pictures.

I worked in the kitchen today.

I usually go clockwise around the room....Remember the problem of getting stuck? This is another way I avoid  that problem. I set the timer (depending on how much overall time I have that day) and I pick a section. I put away, scrub and clean off the area.
           
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                                                           After 2 minutes

                             

                                                             Before

                             

               



                                                             After 8 minutes
                              

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The first task or baby step the Fly lady suggests is to keep a shiny sink. Its the step she started with when she decided to organize her home. Establishing that first habit is key. According to the European Journal of Social Psychology it takes 66 days for a new behavior to become habit.

So here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to choose something that I want to become a habit and write it in my planner. 

Maybe you can too? Choose something. Is it keeping the sink clear of dishes?

Is it getting up and making that bed everyday?

Choose something small but helpful and choose something that will make you feel good every time you look at it. 

It will be very helpful if it is something that should be done everyday; like making the bed, doing dishes. 

Write the task down in a planner or on your phone.

Take a picture of the task before and after. 

Put a check mark or line through the written task once its done. Everyday you do this brings you closer to a great habit!

Want to try this with me?

What task will you choose?

I'm choosing keeping my kitchen table clear. Often it becomes a dumping ground for everything. 

Good luck! You're doing great!

Have an awesome day!