I’ve written before about how much I love and adore Danielle LaPorte. Last week, she posted a video that she’d done as part of a TV program she’s a guest on that was all about the Stop Doing list. Instead of thinking about all the things you are going to START doing, Danielle suggests listing all the things you’re going to STOP doing.
I decided to make a list of both—a combination, if you will.
- I am going to stop thinking about the past and all of the shoulda, coulda, woulda things that tend to torture me, holding on to negative choices I’ve made and comparing myself to others; I’m going to start focusing on all of the things I can change, and being confident that I can and WILL change them.
- I am going to stop being lazy, scared and avoidant when it comes to fitness and eating well; I’m going to start taking care of myself by eating a reasonable amount of calories each day (not under or over eating), joining a beginners running club to hopefully become a good runner, and returning to hot yoga. I’m going to stop using food as a comfort and reward; I’m going to start working on the emotions that come behind food.
- I am going to stop watching TV and messing around online without a specific purpose; I’m going to start using my free time to be more creative, read more books, be a better teacher and get out of the house more often.
- I am going to stop spending extra and start saving funds to go on trips and have a nest egg.
Yes, it’s a short list. I’m also in the middle of creating my life list, and will be posting that soon. But for now, these are the “must-do’s” and the concretes.
I can’t wait for a new year.
Also, I promise that this will be over soon…but have you voted in the 20SB Bootlegger Awards yet? How about January’s Featured Blogger? I’d love your votes in both!
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OooOOO! I like the idea of a Stop List. You have some great points – Good Luck!
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Really great idea! I don’t really make resolutions, but it never hurt to start thinking about ways to stop bad habits and start good ones! Happy New Year!
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I love this idea- my whole new years resolution is to Slow. Down. That’s it. Just to slow down- I think it will make me a much happier person =)
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Awesome list! Mmm love me some hot yoga!
Happy New Year!
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I’d be with you on #4, but I’m pretty sure I’m a full-fledged agoraphobe by now. If I didn’t have to go to work, I don’t know that anyone would ever see me.
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I think your list sounds perfect… a really good start for a new year!
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Your list sounds a lot of what I would have on my own list! I definitely need to be more productive with my free time, especially when I have long breaks where I’m just sitting at school, between classes. There is so much I can do during that time, yet I always seem to waste it!
Happy New Year!
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Great Idea! Your list is really cool!
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I never thought of it like that. Great stop list… best of luck to you!
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This is a really neat idea. I should stop/start some of the very same things.
Happy New Year!
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Numbers 3 and 4 are totally me. I want to make the best use of my time, and be able to look back and be happy about how I spent it. And definitely need to start putting money away!
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Great list! I started running a few years ago when I realised how out of control my weight had gotten. Now, I’ve lost a fair amount of weight, but I think the gains are better. I’m more confident (on occasion- I’m still female!), have new friends who share my interest and I can climb the stairs to my apartment comfortably. This year’s aim? To run a half marathon. Wish me luck!
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