Habits

Keystone habits are those little actions you do that set you up for success. They're small tasks that influence and reinforce your core values. They spring off a firestorm of other small improvement actions. A few changes I've made in my mornings/evenings have impacted my entire day and my motivation. I've never been one to have an extremely detailed daily routine. I don't do things in an order every day. I just do the same things depending on how much time I have. I'm a big planner so the fact that I don't have a detailed plan for most days is...strange.

1. Make my bed. Make your bed. Just do it.


It sounds ridiculously simple. The change I feel about my space when I come home from work has changed tremendously. What I want to accomplish or how I relax has completely changed by this simple action. If I don't have two minutes in the morning, I do it right when I get home. I feel relieved. And ready to conquer.


2. Change into stylish workout clothes after work.


Clothes that I can be seen in if I run to Target. This is completely psychological but by doing this I'm ready to get stuff done! My lounge clothes now are my pajamas. I know this sounds crazy but this small habit has jumpstarted my evenings to get what I need to get done and prepare for the next day/week so I can truly relax without worrying or guilt.

It's crazy what small, simple changes you can make that will become a domino effect for other positive changes. I challenge you to make your bed 10 days in a row. It WILL be a catalyst for other positive changes.

What small habits are a must for you?
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8 comments:

  1. OliviaaaOctober 22, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    this is so true! I always "forget" to make the bed in the mornings. but when the boy does while i'm in the shower... i can't help but smile and my day is started off right. I should return the favor. And as for the workout clothes... i'm never more productive than after a workout... or just being in those clothes. those are my "get shit done" clothes!

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  2. Kate at Green FashionistaOctober 22, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I wish I could make my bed every morning but the hubs doesn't get up until I'm leaving for work so every day I come home and the bed is not made *sigh*

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  3. JyndiaOctober 22, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I always pack my lunch the night before otherwise I get too stressed out in the morning and end up buying lunch at work. It's habit has saved me from spending unnecessary dollars in the long run!

    Cute blog!

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  4. LaurenOctober 22, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    making the bed is a MUST at my house. i get up first and the boy makes the bed (he has been getting better, but still needs some work). it just makes the room feel neat and clean!

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  5. Ruthie HartOctober 22, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Bed making for sure!! And no dishes in the sink!

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  6. Whitney EllenOctober 23, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    I really need to start practicing bed making... My new apartment needs to be pretty and clean. Bed included. Come force me, k?

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  7. lil desiquaOctober 23, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    I'm not a big bed maker. My bf takes a nap after work, which is before I get home, so it would get messed up anyway. I always set my coffee maker, pack my lunch, and attempt to pick out clothes the night before though- these small things help mornings go much more smoothly!

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  8. NiamhOctober 23, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Making my bed is a must in the morning, and tidying up before bed! Changing into workout clothes sounds effective...I might have to try that!

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