Desire Wednesday 2.5.25 - Habit Tracking

In book club we are re-reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. The first time we read it, I listened to the audiobook. However, I reading the ebook this time around. Since I am a visual learner, it’s sticking with me more.

We got to the 4th Law - Make it Satisfying this week. Clear brought up the idea of Habit Tracking. The concept of keeping track of a given habit so you don’t “break the chain.” I was an avid Duolingo user and had a streak of over 3 years. However, I didn’t learn Spanish, so I stopped. So my goal this week is to prioritize my habits, and then create some type of tracker for them. Maybe it’s a paper calendar or maybe it’s an app. I have a feeling it will come up in book club today. I am proud to say that I did complete the reading for the week, and I did bring out my ukulele today and practiced the C, A, F & G7 chords. Baby steps! Of course this reflection allowed me to look at my desires, gratitudes and celebrations! Care to join me? Wonderful! The comment section is always open.

Desires

1. Connecting with a wedding pro 5x a week

2. To return to a daily writing practice

3. Take out my ukulele 3x a week

4. To combine a task that’s harder to complete with my NYT & Puzzle game playing

5. Completing my tax prep

Gratitudes

1. Food in my freezer

2. Being able to do so much work on my phone

3. My yoga practice

4. Artem, my accountability partner

5. Sunshine and the ocean air - I was in Florida last week! :)

Celebrations

1. Changing my health insurance and opening a HSA

2. Meeting a bride which sparked a great idea for an educational workshop

3. Signing up for a foster webinar with a local animal shelter

4. Getting a mani/pedi and being better about picking my cuticles

5. Drinking less alcohol and eating more fruits and veggies