Welcome back to another week of the 24 for 24 – 24 quick ideas geared to get you thinking, and working differently. Whether you are seeing this at the start of the year, or sometime during the year, if you’ve been following along for a few days, I hope you will keep going.
Today’s focus is on habits and routines. We know that it takes a lot longer than just a few days to develop a habit. In fact, Gloria Mark found with her work that it takes upwards of 60 days to develop a new habit.
Habits are important for a number of reasons. Nubmer 1 they create consistency and stability when there may be a lot of change on the go. This provides us with more traction and safety, especially in disrupted environments.
This year I’ve introduced two new routines which are becoming habits gradually:
#1 – Introducing a 24 minute a day decluttering. As some of you know my theme last year was simplify for magnify. Downsizing to make things easier. My son headed off to college and it was time to move to a much smaller venue. I love living in 1200 square feet on two floors overlooking a lake every day, and I’m still in the process of unpacking and sorting through the 1800 square feet which moved with me. Having a 20 year old business created a lot of paper and files and books – some of which I still need, some which can be archived and some which can be tossed. 24 minutes a day is helping me methodologically sort through this and other possessions which have also included my parent’s belongings as well.
#2 – etting back to my own roots and routines as a planner. As you have heard me say, and see me write, 10 minutes of planning avoids 2 hours of unfocused effort. While I have more time to dediated to work, I want to use that extra time to travel, and pursue my hobbies. I’ve reintroduced more planning windows in my day and week – starting work on Mondays early again after going through the fall feeling pressured each Monday morning, and taking time on Friday afternoons to reflect on the week, and plan for the new one. This coupled with the planning I did in November and December is already paying off, creating more ease, flow and grace in content creation AND program planning.
What are the habits and routines you want to cultivate?
For more on the topic, take a look at:
Unveiling the science behind habits and how they shape our behavior - https://www.potentialsrealized.com/teams-365-blog/teams-365-3495-unveiling-the-science-behind-habits-how-they-shape-our-behavior
questions to get you creating the habits you want: https://www.potentialsrealized.com/teams-365-blog/teams365-3289-day-5-of-the-23-for-23-ideas-to-get-you-creating-the-habits-you-want
Today’s focus is on habits and routines. We know that it takes a lot longer than just a few days to develop a habit. In fact, Gloria Mark found with her work that it takes upwards of 60 days to develop a new habit.
Habits are important for a number of reasons. Nubmer 1 they create consistency and stability when there may be a lot of change on the go. This provides us with more traction and safety, especially in disrupted environments.
This year I’ve introduced two new routines which are becoming habits gradually:
#1 – Introducing a 24 minute a day decluttering. As some of you know my theme last year was simplify for magnify. Downsizing to make things easier. My son headed off to college and it was time to move to a much smaller venue. I love living in 1200 square feet on two floors overlooking a lake every day, and I’m still in the process of unpacking and sorting through the 1800 square feet which moved with me. Having a 20 year old business created a lot of paper and files and books – some of which I still need, some which can be archived and some which can be tossed. 24 minutes a day is helping me methodologically sort through this and other possessions which have also included my parent’s belongings as well.
#2 – etting back to my own roots and routines as a planner. As you have heard me say, and see me write, 10 minutes of planning avoids 2 hours of unfocused effort. While I have more time to dediated to work, I want to use that extra time to travel, and pursue my hobbies. I’ve reintroduced more planning windows in my day and week – starting work on Mondays early again after going through the fall feeling pressured each Monday morning, and taking time on Friday afternoons to reflect on the week, and plan for the new one. This coupled with the planning I did in November and December is already paying off, creating more ease, flow and grace in content creation AND program planning.
What are the habits and routines you want to cultivate?
For more on the topic, take a look at:
Unveiling the science behind habits and how they shape our behavior - https://www.potentialsrealized.com/teams-365-blog/teams-365-3495-unveiling-the-science-behind-habits-how-they-shape-our-behavior
questions to get you creating the habits you want: https://www.potentialsrealized.com/teams-365-blog/teams365-3289-day-5-of-the-23-for-23-ideas-to-get-you-creating-the-habits-you-want
Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @ReconnectingWorkspaces, @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/potentials-realized/group-coaching-essentials
As a global business, my working hours may not be your working hours. Please reply at a time which works for your time zone. Note I am in the office weekdays from 6 am – 4 pm ET, and typically respond during these hours.
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @ReconnectingWorkspaces, @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/potentials-realized/group-coaching-essentials
As a global business, my working hours may not be your working hours. Please reply at a time which works for your time zone. Note I am in the office weekdays from 6 am – 4 pm ET, and typically respond during these hours.
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