Why don't you apply what I told you?
A few days ago, I did a "Feedforward" exercise. A term I learned from Marshall Goldsmith.
I asked my wife and two children what I could do to eat more slowly (something I can't seem to improve).
The idea was that each family member would give me two tips. And I’ll just say “Thank you” without arguing.
My 8-year-old daughter said.
- Take your time to chew properly
- Don't take your next bite until you've completely finished the first one.
1. "What are you talking about? "
A few days later, as I was taking her to her gym class. She shared a chocolate bar with me. As we drove, I gobbled up the candy.
"Why don't you do what I told you."
"What are you talking about? "
The chocolate, you ate it without taking your time.
“Damn, she's right.”
2. You want to change, but it's hard to modify behavior.
The 2 things that will help me succeed
3. My loved ones are watching and can remind me when I slip up.
I'm committed.
4. Did I do my best to eat more slowly?
In the morning, when I rate myself from 0 to 10 on the following question. Did I do my best to eat more slowly? It reminds me every day that I can do better.
5. Changing a bad habit (at work or at home) is very hard.
But if you have the right toolbox, and you put intention into the process, it can be done.
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