In December 2023, as I was reflecting on the past year and preparing for the challenges of 2024, one priority stood out: maintaining physical fitness. After two years of grappling with long Covid, which often left me fatigued, I realized the importance of balancing rest with exercise. On days marked by fatigue or inclement weather, it became all too easy to succumb to the lure of Netflix or a quiet nap, letting my fitness goals slide.
As I pondered ways to consistently engage in daily exercise, I drew inspiration from my daily interactions with game apps. These apps, with their visual rewards and daily challenges, compelled me to participate without fail. During a casual kitchen conversation over coffee, I shared my aspirations and affections for daily accomplishments with my good friend Tzipi Avioz. She recommended the Peloton app , and it was a game-changer for me. Hooked by the streak feature, I have maintained a daily exercise routine for 26 consecutive weeks—that’s six months of unwavering commitment!
I often use this strategy of leveraging effective habits from one area of life and applying them to another in my coaching practice.
For instance, a client of mine, whom I’ll call Janice, struggled with speaking too quickly during team meetings, often losing her audience. However, she naturally adjusted her pace when presenting to the board. By analyzing what triggered this adjustment, we could apply similar strategies to her daily communications.
What can you learn from your behaviors in one aspect of your life that can be harnessed to achieve goals in another area? Like me, leveraging the motivational power of daily challenges from gaming to sustain my exercise routine, or Janice, drawing on her ability to speak slower when presenting to the board to adapt her daily communication style.