I've been contemplating this for quite a while. I used to blog regularly, and loved it, but ended up in a situation where my previous site was no longer able to be used. So I stopped. But I miss it. I miss taking the time to share my thoughts, even if it is only with myself. So, Ta Da! A new, anonymous blog.
I am currently trying to figure out a good way to motivate myself to get back into being active. Threatening, cajoling, teasing, getting others to harass/support and signing up for things have all failed. I recognize that some of my barriers are the stress of my work site, and just wanting to veg out when I get home, but that is exactly why I need to be active. To prevent further slothdom.
So, how do you motivate yourself? Clearly I am starting off in excellent style by writing a blog rather than actually doing something, which is impressive. A fine start. I also googled "motivation". Found an interesting site:Pick the Brain which has 21 "Proven" motivation tactics.
They are:
1. Consequences – Great. Consequences. So, do I list things like threats of diabetes, heart disease, obesity? Disengagement from social activities? I know all of that stuff, I still sit on my ass.
2. Pleasure –Umm, I like Hockey, I do that once or twice a week. I'm looking for the extra kick to get me into regular activity. Like running, and strength and that kind of stuff. I don't usually find it fun, unless I can sucker someone into doing it with me, and so far I haven't managed to do that.
3. Performance incentives –Anyone want to pay me to be active? or, that I have to pay you if I'm not (you will have to work hard to convince me of that one)
4. Detailed instructions – I know. Use SMART goals, set an action plan. Oh look, that's the next point too!
5. Short and long term goals –I wrote some down in my work agenda. They are still there, not motivating me. They are nice and specific and measurable and timely and all that jazz though.
5. Short and long term goals –I wrote some down in my work agenda. They are still there, not motivating me. They are nice and specific and measurable and timely and all that jazz though.
6. Kindness –Not sure how this relates.
7. Deadlines – I could sign up for a half marathon - that sometimes works for me. I also want to sign up for the 5 peaks races.
8. Team Spirit – Come do it with me! Please? I asked my partner yesterday to do this, and he refused. Said he still felt sick. Probably true, but didn't help.
10. Recognize achievement – Current achievement: another night with ass on couch. Don't think that should be celebrated.
11. Personal stake –My personal stake is my own health. Do you have a personal stake in my activity level?
12. Concentrate on outcomes –Fit me!
13. Trust and Respect – ?
14. Create challenges – this is another way of goal setting. Quit repeating yourself
15. Let people be creative – can't think of anything.
16. Constructive criticism – Got any for me?
16. Constructive criticism – Got any for me?
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17. Demand improvement – Ha, that's what I'm trying to do!
18. Make it fun – Isn't this a repeat too?
19. Create opportunities – Run at lunch, do it when I get home, get up early... lots of opportunity
20. Communication – don't know that this applies
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21. Make it stimulating – If I ever start, I will mix it up and try different things... Great.
Well, that's long and rambly, gotten me no where closer to moving, but I like that I'm blogging again.
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