Comments on: 6 Speedy Systems to Stop Self Improvement Stagnation

By: Energies of Creation » Carnival of Creative Growth #25

Energies of Creation » Carnival of Creative Growth #25 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:19:03 +0000

[...] M. Potts presents 6 Speedy Systems to Stop Self Improvement Stagnation with a practical approach from someone who walks his [...]

By: aaron

aaron — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:42:03 +0000

BZ,

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts!

As you indicated, it is all about the habits, which is why I was so adamant about doing the 15 minutes for 7 days in a row. It really doesn’t take long to pick up a good habit, if we’ll just give it a consistent effort.

Walking dogs is a great activity on so many levels. You and the dogs get exercise and fresh air, and you get to be out in nature with your mind free to explore whatever you like. Awesome stuff, and time well spent.

Of course, I love dogs AND exercise, so I’m hardly impartial…

By: Seven Days of Inspiration: Week Ending 3/8/2008 | The Inspired Solo

Seven Days of Inspiration: Week Ending 3/8/2008 | The Inspired Solo — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:27:36 +0000

[...] Sometimes, you just need to get back to basics. This post, “6 Speedy Systems to Stop Self Improvement Stagnation” offers (apart from the impressively alliterative title) just that — six concrete things you can do no matter what your goal is to get past the blockage and start seeing real results. [...]

By: BZ Riger, creator the path to a woman's inner game to wealth

BZ Riger, creator the path to a woman's inner game to wealth — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:11:25 +0000

Aaron,
Daily habits that support us and move us in the direction we want to go is so important. Unfortunatly most people have lost of daily habits, they kind of picked up along the way… and that don’t really serve them. The ones you list in your post are great especially when you get in the habit of them. I do the ones you mentioned and a few others. For exercise which clears my mind and give me inspiration I walk my dogs twice a day several miles each time. It really builds your success muscle to do these daily habits
Enjoy
BZ

By: aaron

aaron — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:25:23 +0000

Steve,

I love that – “bombarding your subconscious”! That’s exactly what we need to do.

So many people think that conscious efforts at achieving success are where it’s at, and although that is certainly part of, we need to reprogram the stuff underneath as well.

Thanks for your comment!

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:36:37 +0000

Great article Aaron,

Reconditioning yourself to accomplish anything does take a lot of willpower. I spend 15 each morning writing out my goals, reciting them, then visualizing my success. I’ve noticed the best way to promote rapid change is just do all of the above: Meditate, Scripting, Visualization, exercise. Bombarding your subconscious from all angles works well

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Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:14:05 +0000

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By: aaron

aaron — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:22:08 +0000

Thanks, Suzie!

I’ve used the bribery number on myself before, and it works great! Most people use their money as effectively as possible for bills and such, but by “giving” yourself that money, it becomes a true reward that you can spend on whatever you like.

By: Suzie Cheel

Suzie Cheel — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:32:11 +0000

I love this post Aaron, a great one for reminding us os what we know and often forget to do
I do like the bribery number

By: aaron

aaron — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:31:03 +0000

You are absolutely right, Maria – consistency is key. If someone never gets into the habit of doing things that will create success, they will also never get into the habit of being successful!

By: Never the Same River Twice

Never the Same River Twice — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:12:22 +0000

This is great advice, Aaron. When I was having problems with anxiety I meditated every day for about 6 weeks. It made a HUGE difference.

I still meditate regularly, but it’s not a big deal if I miss a day because I started with such a solid base.

Regular, consistent action – especially in the beginning – is key to self improvement.