10/27/2023
Are you thinking of starting a new health habit in the new year? If so, why wait until January when you could start now!?
After August & September, I (Spencer) knew I needed to make more of any effort in terms of quantity of sleep. I was averaging around 6.5 hrs / night and consequently lacking energy throughout the day😵😴
In late Sept, I learned that Micaela, our office administrator here in OC, is consistently getting 8-8.5 hrs per night despite having to wake up early to start work at 7am!
Over the month of October, Micaela was kind enough to help keep me accountable through this simple sticker system that we created. We tracked our sleep on every weeknight; weekends didn’t count😜
7.5 hrs = 1 sticker
8 hrs = 2 stickers
8.5 hrs = 3 stickers
It’s so interesting / funny to me that it took earning “a sticker” to get me motivated to go to bed earlier, but it actually worked! You can see how our month played out (Micaela pink, Spencer blue).
Earlier this fall, it was rare for me to even approach 7 hrs of sleep, but now I’m expecting to get at least 7.5 and multiple times this month achieved 8.5!🙌🏽 …and I can tell you it feels AMAZING🤩
For those of you wanting to improve an aspect of your own health, start by finding someone who is strong in that area and pick their brain. Find out what they do and try to replicate it in a way that feels authentic for you.
Next find a way to get accountability. We were designed for community and friends/family can be so motivating! Be patient but consistent with the process. Challenging yourself to grow and change is difficult but so worth it!
Whether you want to enhance sleep, improve your nutrition, exercise more consistently, quit smoking, eliminate alcohol consumption, or something else, please reach out if you need ANY help or suggestions! You got this, I believe in you!👊
