Monday, February 23, 2015

research

I read an article today called, "keep your goals to yourself", which is a transcript of a Ted talk. The premise is that if you tell people what your goals are, that you get positive feedback and your brain believes that you are already practically there. It therefore becomes much harder to actually reach your goal, because you don't work as hard to achieve it. The reality doesn't match your perception.

If I accept this theory, then my choices are to stop saying what my goals are, stop allowing comments, so that I don't get good vibes of accomplishment, or ask very specifically for you to harass me and kick my ass if I don't follow through. Hmmm...

I think the most important bit for me is the realization that when I have a few good days, I can very easily convince myself that I am all good, when the reality is that this will be a life long challenge for me. Good thing I'm up for the challenge! I better not tell myself what my goals are!!

I weighed in this morning at 196, down 3 lbs from last week, for a total loss of 98 lbs.

Love, elly


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  1. Peter RooyakkersFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Or you could accept comments only from me! lmao
    And I'm interested to read that article. Maybe the premise will make some sense to me then, cause it sure don't right now!
    Love
    Peter

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  2. Peter RooyakkersFebruary 24, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    I suppose that everyone is different but I truly believe that being so public, not just about your goals, but about your successes and failures in pursuit of those goals is what makes this time different than every other time in your life. I am convinced that without putting it out there the way you have, that you would already have crashed and burned! As it is, you're still flying, and only a bit singed at the edges.
    Of course....I may be totally wrong! We'll have to ask Odd John to know for sure!
    Love
    Peter

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  3. ROOFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    I agree with Pete on this one. Yes, that's hard to believe. Putting it out there to the universe helps to make it happen. When I want to change a habit I do around my grandkids, I tell them, and ask them to remind me each time I do it. They love it, and it makes me aware of it.
    In the end, you need to do what works for you. I believe in you.

    LOve you more

    Roo

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  4. John RooyakkersFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    I havent decided yet, which makes the most sense. I have been on both sides of this at some point in my life, and had mixed results with both sides.
    Love HOLJ

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