Comments on: Small Steps, Big Changes: Developing a New Routine 15 Minutes at a Time

By: Jabba

Jabba — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:55:43 +0000

Maybe we should not be seeking a new routine at all? Maybe we should be getting away from routine for our own sanity? .-= Jabba´s last blog ..Crist Turns Back On Republicans – Enters Race In 2nd Place =-.

By: Cheryl Arkison

Cheryl Arkison — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:01:08 +0000

Already in the series I’ve taken to heart someone’s comment about getting up before the kids. It’s a risk in our small house that this will get them up, but worth it. What a treat to be showered, dressed, and with a cup of tea before they get up. Now, can I do it on the weekend?
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By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:37:14 +0000

That is a wonderful and encouraging idea… to just take 15 min. to incorporate something new. I have a bad habit of trying to do everything at once. Some of it sticks, but often a lot of it just ends up crashing and burning, and I get frustrated with myself. I know I shouldn’t do it like that, but the temptation gets me almost every time.
I think I am going to pick one thing I’ve been wanting to implement, and just start doing it regularly for 15 min. a day and see if the success spurs me on to more. With spring arriving, I love the idea of spending 15 min. outside each day. So would my kids. Thanks!
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By: Angela @ Homegrown Mom

Angela @ Homegrown Mom — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:15:42 +0000

I'm going to start my bedtime routine 15 min. earlier! It's true that when you start small with a habit you want to develop that it usually grows naturally and you end up incorporating it into your life. Love these ideas! .-= Angela @ Homegrown Mom´s last blog ..My Secret Sickness =-.

By: Kara

Kara — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:18:20 +0000

Oh, good! I’m so glad! And you CAN do it! Just small, simple changes …. a little bit at a time.

Best Wishes!

By: Jackie Lee

Jackie Lee — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:51:10 +0000

Oh Thank YOU! This is exactly what I needed to hear. I'm one of those "all or nothing" kind of people ~ yeah, I'm working on it! But thanks for the permission to do it in 15 minutes, one step at a time. That changed my entire feeling around it. That feels doable!! YAY!!! .-= Jackie Lee´s last blog ..Grow Potatoes in Straw =-.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:18:52 +0000

With the anticipation of adding a new baby in our home, I’m in the process of recognizing that our routines are about to change significantly & that I’ll need to be flexible about that. I’m encouraged by the idea that you can even break down 15 minute tasks into 3, 5 min tasks–something I’ll certainly keep in mind!

By: Vina

Vina — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:12:43 +0000

Oh yes, we are still in the process of creating our rhythms too! But this is very encouraging as I do often think that I’m taking a mighty long time figuring things out, because just when some of the things seem to fall in place, something changes and we have to figure it out all over again! Thanks Kara!

By: se7en

se7en — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:41:44 +0000

Oh you are so absolutely right!!! A fifteen minute time shift can totally change the feel of your whole day – start fifteen minutes sooner or leave something till its fifteen minutes late and can you tell the difference!!! Often times I will think I don’t want to start a project and before I look fifteen minutes are up, the project is done and everyone is playing happily again… Yet if I drag my feet for fifteen minutes – hairy scary wheels fall off!!!

By: Cara

Cara — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:49:40 +0000

When you break it down into 15 minutes, ANYTHING is achievable! Thanks for the suggestions. Keeping a consistent routine is one of the things I struggle with most.