There are still two months left in 2014 but I thought it would be cool to breakdown what habit changes we have made this year that have seen the biggest results.
Made gym a daily keystone habit
Based of the benefits of having one core daily keystone habit(credit:Roosh) I focused on going to the gym at least 5 times a week. The other two days I jogged/yoga/swam. When I traveled this was replaced by hiking/surfing but the habit of daily exercise is now well formed.
Direct benefit: In way better shape and feel amazing
Side benefits: Better diet, less drinking, more focused, more motivation to tackle other goals, better style, more confident and improved game
Got my finances in order
I used to be great at saving when I was younger but once I started partying hard in Uni I forgot a lot of those skills. From listening to MikeCFs podcast on finances I have improved my bank account dramatically over the last year. Using Mint.com, CostCo, bulk buying and a lot of other tips he (and others on here) recommend I have completely changed how I save and spend my money. Also related to that podcast I started my own business for tax write offs which has increased my income - so lower expenditure while making more. I owe Mike a lot for help on that.
Direct benefit: More money in the bank
Side benefits: Better self control, more inclined to take business and work risks (bigger safety net), smarter purchases, better planning skills, improved future business and life options
Created a morning routine
Cold shower, 1 litre of water, bright light therapy (credit Lizard of Oz), zinc, iron, magnesium, super krill, fish oil x 3, ginseng, protein smoothie, visualization, morning stretches and day planner alongside 15 minutes of inspirational reading (at the moment this). Then load my slow cooker and good to go!
Before I am thirty minutes into my day I am way ahead of the pack and have great momentum to keep going. The slow cooker has been great in keeping up with my gym habit and also saving lots of money. All these habits interconnect and the combination has seen huge positive results.
Made gym a daily keystone habit
Based of the benefits of having one core daily keystone habit(credit:Roosh) I focused on going to the gym at least 5 times a week. The other two days I jogged/yoga/swam. When I traveled this was replaced by hiking/surfing but the habit of daily exercise is now well formed.
Direct benefit: In way better shape and feel amazing
Side benefits: Better diet, less drinking, more focused, more motivation to tackle other goals, better style, more confident and improved game
Got my finances in order
I used to be great at saving when I was younger but once I started partying hard in Uni I forgot a lot of those skills. From listening to MikeCFs podcast on finances I have improved my bank account dramatically over the last year. Using Mint.com, CostCo, bulk buying and a lot of other tips he (and others on here) recommend I have completely changed how I save and spend my money. Also related to that podcast I started my own business for tax write offs which has increased my income - so lower expenditure while making more. I owe Mike a lot for help on that.
Direct benefit: More money in the bank
Side benefits: Better self control, more inclined to take business and work risks (bigger safety net), smarter purchases, better planning skills, improved future business and life options
Created a morning routine
Cold shower, 1 litre of water, bright light therapy (credit Lizard of Oz), zinc, iron, magnesium, super krill, fish oil x 3, ginseng, protein smoothie, visualization, morning stretches and day planner alongside 15 minutes of inspirational reading (at the moment this). Then load my slow cooker and good to go!
Before I am thirty minutes into my day I am way ahead of the pack and have great momentum to keep going. The slow cooker has been great in keeping up with my gym habit and also saving lots of money. All these habits interconnect and the combination has seen huge positive results.