Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” - Jim Ryun

I’ve just read a great post on ‘Zen Habits’ (http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/13-things-to-avoid-when-changing-habits/#more-670). I think the quote in the title that I’ve used is wonderful.

I’ve recently changed a couple of my habits and really enjoyed the post on ‘Zen Habits’ in relation to it.

I have started getting up earlier in the morning which I am really enjoying. I’m finding the enjoyment that I’m getting from doing this motivates me to get out of bed and the lighter mornings help :-). It means I’m able to take the dog for a decent walk in the local woods, eat breakfast without rushing, put together a packed lunch and do some chores before going to work.

It’s also benefitting me in my working life, I’m more relaxed and grounded and I no longer feel like I’m on a work treadmill.

I’ve also recently cut out alchohol, not with a view to never have a drop again but to give my body and my wallet a break. I have to say that I’ve found it much easier than anticipated and currently don’t fancy a tipple.

The early mornings haven’t been an easy transition and I still need to get into a habit of going to bed earlier to balance out my early starts. My partner elaborates on this at: http://barefootdeveloper.blogspot.com/

 

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2 Responses to “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” - Jim Ryun”

  1. Benny Greenberg Says:

    Motivational is the opposite of procrastination and with Motivation you can basically do anything. Good habits form in exactly the same way bad ones do -so as long as we concentrate on what it is we want to do - and attack it with our highly charged emotions - (all wrapped together neatly in our plan for accomplishment) - you/we can achieve anything we want!

    Benny
    http://www.ya-ttitude.com

  2. tfootitt Says:

    Thanks Benny :-)

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