The Habit Calendar: How to Drastically Improve Your Performance
Want to improve something? Measure it.
Did you know that one of the easiest ways to change your behavior is to just measure it?
Yup, it’s that simple.
Research shows that when people track what they want to do, they immediately and significantly improve in that area.
For example, studies show that people who track their steps with a pedometer increase their physical activity by 27 percent.
What gets measured gets improved.
And one of the best tools you can use to take advantage of that is a habit calendar (click to download):
Here’s how to use it:
Write the habits you want to track in the top row.
Check off each habit as you complete them every day.
That’s it! :)
To get the most out of your habit calendar, choose habits that support your fundamentals and cornerstones.
Set specific and measurable targets for each habit so you know exactly when you’ve earned the right to check it off.
Put your habit calendar someplace where you’ll see it often and place a pen next to it.
Then celebrate each small success with a ceremonial X in the appropriate square.
Over time, the streaks in your habit calendar will provide increasing motivation to keep going.
So, if you feel so inspired, why not get started right away?
Measure what’s important, and you’ll spend your time wisely.