New job, new habits.
I started a new job 2.5 weeks ago. Shorter commute, and need to get there a little later.
By waking up at the same time, I've got an extra half hour in the mornings.
Now, I could have spent this time in any number of ways: video games, reading, longer showers, making elaborate breakfasts, studying.
Instead: I am hitting the gym for ~20 minutes. Plus a 5 minute cool down, and getting on my gum clothes and it about exactly eats up the 30 minutes.
I've really done this every time we've woken up at home since Camp Quest, but the big thing is I have done it every day since work started.
And, well, the Big Performance measure that I've got for myself is not something like "run 2 miles each morning", but is instead: Put on my running shorts.
If I do that, it's a success. It just so happens that (almost) always after I put on my gym shorts, I also go for a run.
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That I have also found a magical shake place close to work is ... well, is a habit I am trying not to make.
ReplyDeleteLittle habits are useful. :)
ReplyDeleteI do the running shorts thing, too! In the early morning when I’m groggy and have poor executive function, “Put on these shorts” is far more manageable than “commit to a work out instead of a nap.” And then once I’m awake, well, I’m already dressed for workout so might as well.
ReplyDeleteExactly, Josh Roby!
ReplyDeleteIt proved super useful this moring. I'd woken up, and not wanted to go running. But, I put on the gym shorts. And then, I might as well.