So in my last post I discussed the results of my happiness project in February. Now I would like to talk about my goals for March.
For March all of my resolutions revolve around time, planning, and willpower. I first got the idea for this theme when I read an article in Fitness Magazine about goals and willpower. This article cites research that suggests that the amount of decisions made over the course of the day should be limited in order to preserve willpower, since every decision whittles away at each day's supply of willpower. This article really struck me, since I find myself sometimes having a tough time making simple decisions, especially at the end of a long day.
Here are the resolutions that I have come up with for March:
1. Limit computer time. This one is simple. The less time I spend on the computer the more tasks and projects I get done in the real world. :) I also hope to start using a program I downloaded a while ago called 5 Minute Break that makes me take breaks every hour I am at the computer.
2. Tackle a nagging task. This is a resolution I got from Gretchen Rubin's happiness project. If I tackle a task that is nagging at the back of my mind, I will spend less time procrastinating and, therefore, get more done!
3. Practice snap decisions. Like I said, sometimes I have a tough time making the simplest decisions, such as where to go for dinner. Although they seem important at the time, these decisions do not matter in the long run, so I aim to make quick decisions in order to alleviate the anxiety associated with decision making.
4. Plan each day. As stated before, according to studies, the less decisions one has to make each day, the stronger their willpower. By laying out my clothes the night before, packing my lunches in advance, planning meals, and scheduling workouts, I can save my decision making energy for challenges and temptations that come along each day!
As always, I will keep you updated! Until then,
Amy
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