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Deb Lund's avatar

Wow. You win. Giving up your gaming system?!? That's amazing, and I'm now even more impressed by you. And I'm attempting to use that as inspiration. I'm working on it (oh, the resistance)—and my deadline is today. Until then, here's what I can add about habits...

As a creativity coach, I've read the books, learned the tricks, and with this ADHD brain, I can still be my own worst client. But when it comes to habits, it was the teacher and children's book author in me that had to simmer down those books, talks, and ideas into an easier-to-remember mnemonic. ABC of course!

A: Action Wanted

What is the activity you want to become a habit?

B: Baby Step

What's the smallest possible step you can take?

C: Connect With

What will you do before, during, or after this activity that is already a habit for you?

And then, practice, practice, practice. Oh, and just like in writing, you get to revise at any time.

Hmmm. Thanks! You just helped me with another goal. I'll write a post on this soon.

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Adam Ming's avatar

It was time:) we have time, we just have to choose how we use it!

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Sarah Allen's avatar

Wow! Getting rid of the gaming system...that's impressive!

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Adam Ming's avatar

I’ll replace it some day, I needed to make time, and I knew there was like 500 hours a year in that thing

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

I love this - I’m so impressed with the getting rid of the gaming and replacing it with what you really want and dream of doing. So many of us have dreams and goals but don’t have the courage or work ethic to follow through. I also love that you incorporated this art habit into your daily life with your child. Inspired!

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Adam Ming's avatar

It doesn’t have to be that dramatic though, little habits make the difference!

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

Yes, 💯 agree. Tony Atomic habits is how big things happen!

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