The Compound Effect and RPW

KlaiFrai · 2015-01-13T20:12:09+00:00

Started with never leaving the house without earrings (the larger studs or dangly ones, not the my-first-studs size) and one other accessory (necklace, scarf, bracelet, hair thingie, etc).

Then I moved on to reducing pants wearing (fleece leggings are awesome for skirts) and not wearing runners to EVERYTHING, as well as at least throwing on the minimum amount of makeup every day (mascara, under-eye concealer, lip gloss).

Now that I'm pretty good at that, my next step is doing more with my hair than putting it into a ponytail, since I'm completely inexperienced at anything other than wash-brush-go. SO really appreciates the changes, and I turn a lot more heads in public now, which is nice.

On the home front, I'm getting consistent at the daily de-clutter session, not so much at folding and putting away the laundry right away instead of grabbing from the clean-pile all week. Working on it.

I find that HabitRPG keeps me on top of these things more often than not. You type in whatever daily to-dos (declutter house), habits to make or break (don't slouch), or one time to-dos (phone grandpa), so it's customizable, and no one else can see your list. You get experience and levels for keeping up habits, lose health (and eventually levels and equipment if you die) for missing tasks, and can form parties with friends to take on quests together (they can't see your list). Free to play, but I throw $5 at them every month cuz I like the snazzy customization options and want to support them.

ellieelaine · 2015-01-13T18:41:53+00:00

Making the bed is a great one. The room feels so much fresher!

I read The Power of Habit recently, which got me into a similar groove. I used to do chores "whenever I felt like it" which ended up being whenever the home got too gross to stand. Then I'd be angry about how terrible the house was and have to do a full day of cleaning. Ugh!

Now I have triggers which start a habit. Trigger: get out of bed = habit: make the bed (i.e. before leaving the room!) Trigger: dinner is over = habit: wash the dishes.

I do daily tidy-up. Make the bed, pick up towels in the bathroom, wipe the sink and counter in the kitchen, do the dishes, put away Xbox toys in the living room.

Then weekly cleaning. Monday is the bedroom: vacuum, dust, laundry. Tuesday is bathroom: clean all surfaces with bleach, finish chrome and mirrors with Windex. Wednesday is kitchen, etc etc.

I'm lucky enough to work from home, so I do the cleaning on my lunch break. It's just a bit of cleaning every day, so I don't mind. And after a couple weeks it's not a bother at all. I can enjoy 100% of my evenings and weekends.

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BronzeRat · 2015-01-13T20:10:49+00:00

I really like this concept, I need to remind myself that it's okay for change to be gradual, especially if it means it more likely to last. Thanks for posting this!

For the last several months I have been putting on makeup and accessories everyday, even if I'm not going anywhere interesting. I have also learned to cook by making proper meals from scratch several times a week (I never did this before). I have vastly improved the state of the house by doing a daily housework session.

For the last few weeks, the main habit I'm trying to break is undereating. I now track calories and eat at least 2,000 every day; I was far too thin before and always tired, but this is getting better now (I wasn't deliberately undereating, I just didn't enjoy food. My whole attitude to meals has changed. I have started exercising each day, focusing on muscle tone, mobility and flexibility. I've gradually cut down on the amount of over the counter medicine I take, I was probably just balancing out side effects anyway and they all have some negative effects as well as costing money. I also make sure to spend some real quality time with my pets everyday and really give them the best care possible. One passed away in November and it made me appreciate how much I love playing with and caring for other creatures.

The last few days I have been making the bed in the morning and doing a quick declutter of the living room when I go to bed, rather than leaving it for the morning. I'm hoping I can keep these up.

I have been trying to improve my posture, which isn't bad but could be better, and stop fiddling and fidgeting so much for a long time. I haven't succeeded yet but I'm getting used to regularly checking myself and thinking about what I'm doing with my body.

JackGoldsteinWrites · 2015-01-14T17:21:05+00:00

bed every morning

never go to sleep with dirty dishes in the sink

aZombieKitten · 2015-01-14T21:34:13+00:00

I clean up more often, at least C's apartment, keeping it at least semi-decent (can see the floor, dishes in the washer as soon as they're ready to go, counter and computer table cleaned off, etc.).

I'm still working on a cute-but-functional wardrobe, since I don't have too many pieces and walking campus in heels can be troubling at times.

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ModernClassicLady · 2015-01-14T06:10:52+00:00

I started doing one extra beauty step each day - just something small. for example, one day I might use a pore refining mask, then the next day I'll do a nail treatment, then the next day I'll do a lip exfoliation treatment, etc. It helps keep my daily routine short, while still adding a great benefit to my looks.

aTweetingBird · 2015-01-14T05:35:30+00:00

Vocal training really does wonders. I was a theater major for a while, and took a voice and diction class. Really enunciating your words and speaking with confidence makes a big difference. I also learned that my voice was very nasally, and the exercises really helped me speak from my throat and not my nose. I've found it to be really helpful in my life. When I worked as a receptionist, I was constantly complimented on my voice, especially over the phone. I also feel it helps me stand out because I'm not slurring my words together. It also helps you sound more pleasant, which is nice. This is the book we read. We also learned timing, so that you have enough breath to say what you need to say without taking unnecessary breath-breaks. You might feel silly doing the exercises, but they really do work! It's also a great resource if you speak in front of groups.

Title	The Compound Effect and RPW
Author	lostatsea93
Upvotes	13
Comments	19
Date	January 13, 2015 4:39 PM UTC (11 years ago)
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