This sort of routine monitoring sounds like a good idea! I’m doing something similar myself.
For example, I’m considering removing or modifying ‘go outside’ because it turns out that I don’t really care very much about whether I get it done or not, whereas with the other two I get warm fuzzies from ticking the boxes.
That may not be a very wise move with respect to your energy levels—in my experience, not going outside for more than 2 or 3 days in a row makes me feel very groggy and dulled down, and there’s not much you can do about it indoors (a quick shower, drinking coffee, exercising—all of these only have a very slight effect).
That’s a good point—I’ve noticed a similar effect. I just need to work on making the idea of going outside as attractive as actually doing it. Sounds like it’s time for some positive reinforcement!
I’m on a computer all day at work and the bulk of my activities at home are computer-based as well. I’ve been able to get into a nice habit of taking daily walks, usually right when I get home from work (before even going in the door). It’s quite enjoyable and sometimes I end up wandering around for miles/hours before some other motivation urges me home. Just being in a place where things can be >100 feet away feels novel most of the time. Computer usage is bizarrely user-centric, compared with the outside world; a contrast that shouldn’t feel as profound as it does.
I started off just thinking of walking as a simple cure for fogginess/tunnel vision/vague anxiety, but it’s grown into a subconscious urge. Also, I recommend avoiding music or other audio media.
This sort of routine monitoring sounds like a good idea! I’m doing something similar myself.
That may not be a very wise move with respect to your energy levels—in my experience, not going outside for more than 2 or 3 days in a row makes me feel very groggy and dulled down, and there’s not much you can do about it indoors (a quick shower, drinking coffee, exercising—all of these only have a very slight effect).
That’s a good point—I’ve noticed a similar effect. I just need to work on making the idea of going outside as attractive as actually doing it. Sounds like it’s time for some positive reinforcement!
I’m on a computer all day at work and the bulk of my activities at home are computer-based as well. I’ve been able to get into a nice habit of taking daily walks, usually right when I get home from work (before even going in the door). It’s quite enjoyable and sometimes I end up wandering around for miles/hours before some other motivation urges me home. Just being in a place where things can be >100 feet away feels novel most of the time. Computer usage is bizarrely user-centric, compared with the outside world; a contrast that shouldn’t feel as profound as it does.
I started off just thinking of walking as a simple cure for fogginess/tunnel vision/vague anxiety, but it’s grown into a subconscious urge. Also, I recommend avoiding music or other audio media.