To Do List Woes

I have had a lot of stuff on my plate lately and I have been taking care of some urgent things over some important things so I have been having trouble finishing my To Do List. Hopefully I can get back on track with that today.

Busy Day

Today was a great day of dates.

My first date was super chill though there was a lot of driving. Since it was a double date I had to drive from Newhall to Canyon Country to pick up my doubles date. Then we drove to Burbank to pick up my date. We made great time and where actually 10 minutes early. Some times I have trouble with punctuality so I was really happy that we got there early. After we picked up my date we went to Islands. I hadn't done enough preparation before the date so I had to get directions from my date which ended up being ok but I wish I had planned better. Then after eating at Islands we went over to Barnes and Noble and picked out some of our favorite children's books and read them to each other. The book I chose was The Giving Tree. So I guess I that means I am down to only needing to read 98 more books. My date chose if you give a mouse a cookie. After that we took our dates home. Even though it was super chill and not very long I was rather tired after the date. The only hitch was that I had to immediately get ready for my second date of the day.

The second date of they day involved picking my date up in the San Fernando Valley the driving to Fountain Valley. But it was well worth it. Right after my double and I picked up our dates who conveniently lived together we went around the corner to California Pizza Kitchen. We ate and then drove down to Fountain Valley . On the way down my date told me that she listens to every type of music which sparked a debate to see who had more varried musical taste, because so many people say everything when they really only like a couple of types of music.
Once we got Fountain Valley there we partied down at a Church dance for Valentines Day.

The whole day was super cool!

Mission Acomplished

Read Bible and Pray
Go See James Johnson
Walk 90 Minutes
Make 75 Cold Calls
Read Crazy Things Seem Normal Normal Things Seem Crazy
Go Grocery Shopping
Accomplish To Do List

Today for the first time I did my whole to do list. Now lets see if I can keep it going.

Moving Right Along?

As far as my goals go I am in a weird phase. I have so many to accomplish that I feel like it may not get done. Then on the other hand I am making so many strides doing so many things to accomplish them that i have a great deal of hope.

When I started there was a pure joy that seemed to fuel my efforts. Now I know that it is only the LORD that will enable me to accomplish all of these things. So truly commitment rules the day. A commitment to God and a commitment to doing the things necessary to get things done.

Tips from Lifehack.org

1. Replace Lost Needs. Most habits fulfill a purpose of some kind, even if the side-effects are negative. You might watch television to relax, even if you have other things you would rather do. You might eat junk food to feel full, even if it isn’t healthy. Consider what you are giving up in your habit change and make an effort to replace those lost needs.
2. Write It in Ink. A commitment inside your head isn’t a commitment at all. Keep a binder where you can store written commitments for habit changes. Not only will writing reinforce a promise to yourself, it will clarify your thinking as to what exactly you want to change.
3. Commit for a Month. Resolve to stick to your change for at least thirty days. Less than this and you are likely to fall back into old habits. Three to four weeks is all it takes to condition a new habit.
4. Keep a Journal. Open up a new word document and commit to writing a few sentences each day about your progress. I’ve found this method helpful in reminding me about my commitment and helping me focus on the change I want to make.
5. Strategic Enjoyment. One way to create more positive feedback is to structure your habit so it becomes more fun. Going to the gym isn’t the only way to exercise if you hate it. Eating tofu isn’t the only meal option for vegetarians. Look for ways you can make a new habit more enjoyable.
6. Think Years, Not Months. A diet that consists of grapefruit and water isn’t going to provide nutritional needs to last your whole life. Work on creating changes to your diet, work, exercise or routines that can be sustained for years. Crash diets and 18-hour workdays will eventually break.
7. If You Slip Up, Start Over. I consider a habit change complete when I can go thirty consecutive days. If you slip up and break your habit on the 3rd, 15th, or 27th day, start over. This keeps you from cheating on days with the excuse that you will resume the day afterwards.
8. Behavior First, Results Later. Don’t let watching the scale or your bank account discourage you when trying to change a habit. The correct change in behavior has to come before any results start to appear. Focusing too much on losing weight, working less or being rich and throw off your attempts to form good habits.
9. One Habit at a Time. Don’t tackle several changes at once. Successfully conditioning one habit change is more useful than giving up on a half dozen changes after a month.
10. Learn From Mistakes. This one is pretty obvious, but it’s surprising how many people when they fail to make a change, go back to using the exact same strategy. Figure out why you failed previously, and don’t be too quick to blame willpower.
11. Consistency Counts. A habit that is performed the same way, at the same time and under the same conditions every day for a month will be reinforced far more strongly than one that changes throughout the week. Be consistent and you can spend less time reinforcing a habit.