tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081266591701749693.post5164316514059319360..comments2016-04-29T02:39:04.230-04:00Comments on Through Christina's Lens: Organizing Mistakes (Part One: January Whirlwind)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14556656489134970494noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081266591701749693.post-75128061341214615912013-01-30T16:28:03.643-05:002013-01-30T16:28:03.643-05:00Something I tried this year that helped a lot was ...Something I tried this year that helped a lot was to set New Year's resolutions ... in early December. I decided I wanted new habits established before I hit 2013, so that I was entering the new year with a new mindset. So I started on December 1 with the goal of establishing the habits by January 1.<br /><br />This made a big difference because I had a concrete goal to aim for and I was motivated by the "fresh start" of the new year.<br /><br />I've also found that the right apps on your phone can be really helpful in establishing new habits--timers, alarms, lists (that cross off with a satisfying swish!), even motivational apps that heap on the praise when you follow through. Who doesn't like getting a gold star for a three-week streak?!Emily Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404258902589159856noreply@blogger.com