i am just going to be frank and admit that my first foray into this was just not successful. *sad face*
there are a lot of reasons why september was probably not the best choice for doing this, but overall, i just need to refer back to this post and do better!
last month
make a habit: exercise!
i actually did an okay job of this until i hurt my ankle/foot running a couple of weeks ago - i'm pretty sure it's a hairline fracture. i've stopped running until it heals, but i still plan on speed-walking in the upcoming color run.
break a habit: technology at bedtime.
as an insomniac, i associate a lot of restlessness, frustration, and anxiety with my bed, and technology isn't making that better. however, i was only able to keep my laptop away for a few days at a time. my phone has definitely been kept away, though, so maybe i should consider that a shallow victory?
this month!
make a habit: spend more wisely!
i have issues with impulsive spending, so i started a four-week spending freeze on october 1. since i have a meal plan, the only things i really need to buy are essentials like toilet paper, toiletries, laundry, etc. i am not going to spend on anything beyond those (except for food when i am at a conference next weekend), and i am going to journal my thought process when faced with buying things i really don't need in order to reflect upon how to combat impulsiveness in the future.
break a habit: technology at bedtime.
i am a glutton for redemption because i refuse to fail at this. i would love to get to the point where i get off of my laptop/phone like an hour before bed, but i don't have a predictable bedtime since i'm in grad school. instead, i am just going to (again!) refuse to bring my laptop to bed just like i refuse to bring schoolwork into my room.
honorable mention
not ready to make a habit yet but i am also trying out oil pulling this month.
what habits are you making and breaking this month?
link up below with lauren and i between now and next thursday at 11:55pm!
the link-up will go live the first monday of every month to share goals and progress!
how it works: 1) link up your post on what habits you want to make or break and progress you've made towards last month's. (link directly to your habit post! that means no homepages or unrelated posts - please and thank you!) 2) make new friends! visit at least two other Habit Makers and Breakers and give them some love! 3) include our snazzy button below or link back to your hosts in your post so other people can join in on the fun. (don't forget to follow us as well so you don't miss out on any new and exciting habit making or breaking news!)
| 1. | Britt @ The Pinnacle Project | |
| 2. | Lauren @ My Passion Journey | |
| 3. | Raewyn @ Be a Warrior Queen | |
| 4. | Cheryn from Ruby Square |
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in pursuit of:
completing a successful spending freeze
