Make a PDA
Today is day 15 of the 30 day challenge.
Well here we are - half way through! Welcome to anyone who has recently joined the challenge. It’s never too late to get started on a new habit.
Today’s tip:
Reinforce your commitment by making a PDA - no not a public display of affection. I’m talking about a public display of ACTION.
Making a bold statement publically about your new habit is a great way to increase your accountability. Sometimes you shy away from doing this because you’re afraid that your old self will show up - the one that makes commitments to yourself and then let’s you down. You might even have decided that you didn’t want to post your 30 calendar in a prominent place because someone might see it.
Now at the halfway point is a great time to make a public commitment if you haven’t already done so. Tell someone - or lots of people - about your new habit and the actions you have been taking in the past couple of weeks. Success comes from trusting yourself that you can keep your commitments. Remember you’re not striving for perfection - just improvement. You CAN do this.
If you’ve been participating in the challenge but haven’t yet posted a comment - do it now.
We’re all here to support YOUR success.
Tune in tomorrow for a celebration.
I upped my alotted escape hatches to 6 from 5 - not because I am being an exercise slacker, but because I think I initially set the number too low. I’ll see if 6 EHs/30 days is more realistic. And, btw, I am LOVING getting back into exercise. I was relatively fit before having my two kids and really let it slide. This step was long overdue and your timing with this initiative was great and is appreciated!
Comment by Julie — October 16, 2008 @ 9:43 am
Getting in some exercise with a new baby in the house has been difficult. Especially without support. I haven’t made it everyday, but I think about it. I am trying to create some ways to get it while playing with my baby. So I am still working on it. I did create some delicious new smoothies though…
Comment by Dawn — October 16, 2008 @ 5:12 pm
@ Julie - I love the way you are being flexible in designing a plan that works for you.
Comment by Laurel — October 16, 2008 @ 8:24 pm
Ok everybody - let’s share some ideas for Dawn on how she can balance being a new mom and getting in some exercise!
Comment by Laurel — October 16, 2008 @ 8:26 pm
Hi Dawn - The type of exercise I was most successful in doing when my first baby was new was walking. I timed it around nap time and put my son in the stroller when I could tell he was getting tired. I would walk until he woke up, which was sometimes a long time! Good luck & remember to enjoy your little baby. They get big so quickly!
Comment by Julie — October 17, 2008 @ 9:20 pm