These ideas are so useful and there are many here that have already enhanced my life. One out of the box one is when I first started learning piano. I placed my keyboard in the empty bedroom next to mine, thinking I would automatically turn that corner after making the bed, and practice for a half hour. When I faltered, I moved the keyboard into the room next to the kitchen. The keyboard was just on the other side of the open counter. While cooking a stew or something, I'd go around and play a tune or two on the keyboard. It was much more comfortable there with the sun shining through the windows. And I was able to increase my practice times and frequency.
I never played the piano, but I can pick up on what you tell me, by having it close you get the visual signal that triggers a behavior: playing the piano. Using these kinds of techniques certainly help.
I have used them when I started reading, which at first I was lazy to do, until I forced myself to carry a book with me at all times. Having it at my disposal at any time made me acquire the habit even when I didn't feel like reading.
Isn't it amazing how much more often we will make good habits when we make the objects of that activity immediately accessible. You've solved a problem with carrying a book with you. If not, you'd be scrolling your phone ... fun, but not exactly high learning or good literature. Bravo!
I was one of those people who said reading was boring, until I filled my environment with books, wherever there was one. Before long I started reading and finding stories that grabbed me. That little change of environment changed my life. :)
These ideas are so useful and there are many here that have already enhanced my life. One out of the box one is when I first started learning piano. I placed my keyboard in the empty bedroom next to mine, thinking I would automatically turn that corner after making the bed, and practice for a half hour. When I faltered, I moved the keyboard into the room next to the kitchen. The keyboard was just on the other side of the open counter. While cooking a stew or something, I'd go around and play a tune or two on the keyboard. It was much more comfortable there with the sun shining through the windows. And I was able to increase my practice times and frequency.
How interesting what you tell, Sue! :)
I never played the piano, but I can pick up on what you tell me, by having it close you get the visual signal that triggers a behavior: playing the piano. Using these kinds of techniques certainly help.
I have used them when I started reading, which at first I was lazy to do, until I forced myself to carry a book with me at all times. Having it at my disposal at any time made me acquire the habit even when I didn't feel like reading.
Isn't it amazing how much more often we will make good habits when we make the objects of that activity immediately accessible. You've solved a problem with carrying a book with you. If not, you'd be scrolling your phone ... fun, but not exactly high learning or good literature. Bravo!
Yes, Sue.
I was one of those people who said reading was boring, until I filled my environment with books, wherever there was one. Before long I started reading and finding stories that grabbed me. That little change of environment changed my life. :)