Write It Down and Change Your Behavior Forever!

For 14 years, 3 months, and 1 day I have written down how many miles I have run, walked, or biked, and how many times I have lifted weights. I can account for my physical activity every day during that time on one single sheet of paper. It tells me that I averaged 7.7 miles and 2.3 weight lifting sessions per week, in sickness and in health, over that entire period (click on the email address at the bottom to receive my Personal Training Log).

I am 53 years old and in quite good shape because of 14 years of “writing it down”. That’s right, more than any single factor, writing it down has been my motivation. Knowing that at the end of the day I have to come face to face with my calendar, and note what I did or did not do, motivates me to exercise. It is that simple. Writing it down makes me accountable to myself, and encourages me to take action that leads to satisfaction. It has proven to be a successful formula for lasting behavior change. I am confident that it will work for any person who applies it.


Today begins the rest of your life with a physical body that can be a source of health, happiness, strength, stamina, energy and pleasure. All of that can be enhanced by simply writing down whatever you seek to improve. Whether it is exercise, good nutrition, positive behaviors, or countless other things, shine the light on what you want more of by writing it down. This simple daily action will start to crowd out the unwanted things in your life and focus on what is most important to you.

Writing it down is a journey. There is no final destination. Enjoy it. Measure it. Reflect upon it. And, in 14 years blog it! Live WELL!
Michael

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