Take TenTM–Improve your life ten minutes at a time.
“The key to success whether you are trying to lose weight, break a bad habit or save money on your grocery bill is to consistently apply small changes over time.”
p. 27 Save More, Clip Less
One way I incorporate this principle of small changes over time is to choose a weekly project to work on ten minutes a day. Knowing it’s only ten minutes helps me to get started–even if the project seems overwhelming at first. Working on the goal daily helps me to develop discipline (hate the word, love the effects!).
This week…
I’ll be spending ten minutes a day sorting the family’s clothing. I will be getting rid of clothes that no longer fit or are no longer worn. I will also be making an inventory of clothing items that are needed. It’s just now getting cold enough for winter items, and I have a feeling we need to purchase some warmer pieces.
Would you like to join me in a ten-minute-a-day project this week?
Choose an area you want to change or a project you have procrastinated on starting. When you decide what your Take TenTM project will be, you can leave a comment on this post to let us know what you’re planning–the more the merrier!
You can also give us an update from last week. 🙂
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I’m going to take ten minutes to rest and pray. I know this may seem the opposite of what your encouraging others to do, but you know as well as I that if we don’t stop to pause a few minutes each day we get too worn to care for anyone properly! Plus prayer accomplishes many things physical hands cannot! Thanks for the encouragement.
Absolutely Mandi! The most important thing you can do is take care of yourself so you can take care of your family and resting and prayer are a great way to do that! Hope you have a very restful week!
This week I’m going to start walking on my lunch break for 10 minutes a day. I’ve had a couple of colds over the last month, and before that my basement flooded (my old workout space) and has been gutted ever since. I’m pregnant now, and I’ve finally through enough of the 1st trimester that going to bed an hour early is enough to fight off the fatigue, and I’ve got my asthma under control from the colds. Today, I looked out at the gorgeous fall folliage and moderate temperature, not raining or anything, and I figure I’ve run out of excuses. I’m not 100%, but walking 10 minutes a day will help my asthma and get me back in the exercise groove (and ready for when the basement is put back together!).
That’s exactly what Take Ten is designed for: getting started on something you’ve been putting off. Way to go Sarah!
Love the idea. I’m going to take 10 reorganizing and doing an inventory of our pantry. I was dreading it but 10 minutes seems doable. Thanks for the inspiration.
You’re welcome Tawnee. You’ll be surprised how much you can get done! “)
You’re welcome Tawnee. You’ll be surprised how much you can get done! “)
I will spend ten minutes a day doing my occupational therapy exercises. I keep forgetting to do them. Thanks for the encouragement!
That’s great Sue. Thanks for checking in!