Sticker Charts

It's funny how small things can be big motivators. And how the things that were important as kids still have some sway as adults. Case in point - sticker charts. When I was cleaning out my house a couple weeks ago I found a pack of star stickers. Thinking that it would be silly to throw them out I put them in a drawer to find a use for them later. Fast forward to couple days ago when I was trying to think of ways to hold myself accountable for working out. Solution? Sticker chart.

I found an exercise regimen that I wanted to try - Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred - and was thinking about the best way to keep track of my progress. So naturally I drew up a chart for myself and my reward for working out will be to put a new star on each day. So far it's been really successful! I can look forward and sense how accomplished I'll feel when the whole chart is filled up with stars.

It might be silly. Ok, it is definitely silly. But it has been super effective. I'll share progress on the 30 day shred and how I think it goes. I'm just a couple days in so far so nothing really to report yet. It is a good workout though. Only about 30 minutes so it doesn't take too much out of your day but I still feel like I'm getting a good exercise session in. Plus Jillian is just funny. She's so earnest and positive about you getting into shape it's pretty cute.