Tweak: Get Out of the House

January 15, 2009 · Posted in Get Out of the House, Tweaks

Sometimes, especially if you do not work outside the home, you can get into a rut of staying at home day after day. If you’re depressed, staying at home can deepen the depression. I have struggled with this myself, sometimes not leaving the house for up to a week at a time in the old days of clutter and despair.

Leaving the house every day opens up all sorts of opportunities. For example, you could:

drop off items you’ve planned to donate
shop for fresh, nutritious food to fuel your body
get some sunshine (and Vitamin D) to improve your mood and health
go to a cafe for a hot or cool drink and some people watching
rent a DVD (and return it on time because you’re going out tomorrow too)
take a box of used books to a used bookstore to trade for some books you haven’t yet read
go for a stroll
go for a swim at a beach, lake, or pool
take the kids to the park
take your old magazines to a doctor’s or dentist’s office
go on a date with your significant other
meet a friend for a chat
please leave a comment with your favorite idea!

When you choose this Tweak, find a fun and/or useful reason to leave the house every day — or no reason at all!

Remember:

Choose no more than one tweak per month – don’t try to pile them on! Practicing a single tweak for at least a full month gives you the best chance of forming a real habit and life change. Do not try to add another tweak until the previous tweak has become a habitual part of your life (this can sometimes take longer than a month).

This is all about loving yourself and creating a joyful life! Therefore, when choosing a new tweak to practice, pick one that is appealing and gives you a sense of anticipation.

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