https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:03:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do/page/2#post-1844212 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:52:02 +0000 lizzywiz 1844212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Danizaur: just now :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do/page/2#post-1844201 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:23:57 +0000 artsyfartsy 1844201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has someone made a check in thread yet? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do/page/2#post-1844154 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:43:19 +0000 Crystal 1844154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the idea of saying something nice to my husband. I also want to get in some sort of movement (exercise) every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do/page/2#post-1844153 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:41:53 +0000 Espion 1844153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Study every day. Study, study, study.... Bleh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do/page/2#post-1844143 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:27:41 +0000 lady grey 1844143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm doing whole 30 this month, so I've giving up dairy, grains and sugar for the next 30 days! Wish me luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do/page/2#post-1844138 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:18:01 +0000 ILoveLettie 1844138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the idea of doing at least 15 minutes of some sort of cleaning (dishes, laundry, general pick-up) every day for the month. I am also trying to write a little bit everyday--either in my journal or my novel--fun writing, not for school! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1844136 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:14:49 +0000 MrsSCB 1844136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'll jump on this bandwagon :-) I'm gonna go big and throw out two things -- I want to do SOME form of exercise each day, whether it's lengthy or just a short five or ten-min video (thank you Fitness Blender for the quickie videos). And also 15 min of cleaning a day. I recently started a new job that gives me lots more time after work (my schedule shifted five hours) so this is great for ensuring I don't just waste that extra time. Thanks for the inspiration! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1844050 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:35:03 +0000 bakinbrownies 1844050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm....probably the water thing, and getting in some sort of physical activity. I'd love to not eat out for 30 days, but i don't eat out everyday now, so that probably doesn't count. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1844011 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 09:20:58 +0000 babycanuck 1844011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Keep the house clean for 30 days - no dishes in the sink, laundry put away once it's dry, act as if I have people coming over every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1844006 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 09:11:32 +0000 Mrs. Chocolate 1844006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: Yes thank you I have been telling my DH about this challenge</p> <p>I actually decided to make it 2 part for me (because why not make life harder :silly: ) My original goal was to walk daily and I still want to try that one but I decided to try to do a Magical 30 days (Sept has 30 days) for my son I made a list of activities from baking to outings and hope to do one each day as well. Its a way to have fun and be in the moment with him daily I feel as well as great for my photography I hope! Along the way we have some special events anyway, a wedding, a trip the amusement park with his aunt and uncle as a belated birthday gift, etc so its not all on me in the end too I hope this works </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1843998 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 08:57:24 +0000 artsyfartsy 1843998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a little late but I can still participate and get started today! I'm going to steal @gingerbebe: post it note idea. This is something I really need to work on! I think it's a great idea. I'm off to make my first post it note today! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1843931 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 07:39:05 +0000 lizzywiz 1843931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: @ValentineMommy: @JennyG: @looch: @Mrs. Lion: @snowjewelz: @Mae: @swurlygurl: @Mamaof2: @TemperanceBrennan: @Mrs. Chocolate: @Cole: @MrsBrewer: @Bigskygirl: @beaker: @mrs.shinerbock: @gingerbebe: </p> <p>Just a friendly reminder: today is day 1 for those who haven't already started.<br /> Don't forget: 1) you can do anything for 30 days- don't go to bed until it gets done!....well, unless going to bed is your goal.<br /> 2) don't let a missed day derail the whole 30. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838892 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 12:48:49 +0000 Mamaof2 1838892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: or you could just write REALLY small and fit lots of stuff :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838781 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 12:06:31 +0000 gingerbebe 1838781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Something I read online really resonated with me:</p> <p>Aim to have a daily to-do list that takes up no more than a single 3-inch square Post-It Note. It forces you to prioritize what really needs to get done that day and reduces your stress and anxiety so that you keep your daily expectations at a reasonable level.</p> <p>I think the ritual of sitting down in the morning and writing up 1 post-it with my goals/list for the day would be super helpful to me. Tomorrow is a new day with a new Post-It, so I won't worry about the laundry list of things that need to be done. Today I will be happy if I go the store, organize ONE of my messy junk drawers, stop by the bank, and mail those bills. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838771 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 12:04:02 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1838771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was leaning toward the 15 min of cleaning each day, but I really like @Bigskygirl:'s idea.</p> <p>ETA - a checkin thread here might help some people remember. If I remember, maybe I'll start one on 9/1. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838762 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:57:23 +0000 IRunForFun 1838762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: Haha I kind of tried that. DH and I have been doing counseling and we're supposed to set goals for ourselves at the end of each session. One of mine was to do at least one chore per day after work. This was just for one week. A week! The first 2 days were good. Then my definition of "chore" got a bit more loose. Put away one item of clothing? Chore done! Haha. Fail. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838750 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:50:52 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1838750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: that timer thing is a great idea!</p> <p>My goal would be to cook every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838430 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:46:01 +0000 lizzywiz 1838430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bigskygirl: nice one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838429 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:45:38 +0000 lizzywiz 1838429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I'm a post-it note sucker. I put reminder notes on my mirror, computer screen, where ever.<br /> I am also going to try to carve out an official time for it like @Mamaof2: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838426 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:45:26 +0000 Bigskygirl 1838426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Saying something loving and complimentary to my husband every day. So much focus is directed to little ones or TTC little ones... We need to remember that one special person who we chose in this life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838411 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:42:46 +0000 Mamaof2 1838411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: my plan is that as soon as the kids are in bed I am going to sit in my bedroom , lights off, no noise for 10 mins - I will set my phone to go off in 10mins so I am not constantly looking at the clock.</p> <p>By making it routine (always after kids are in bed) it will be easy to remember - hope so anyway </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838396 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:40:00 +0000 .twist. 1838396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you set yourself a reminder? I am the type of person to get on board with something like this and then forget or get lazy or something and fall off the wagon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838389 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:38:37 +0000 lizzywiz 1838389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Sept is my plan, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838365 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:31:31 +0000 MrsBrewer 1838365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm following along! I would LOVE to do this!</p> <p>I'm not sure which would be a better thing to focus on.....cleaning or water intake. I think water intake this month! My goal will be to drink 60-80 oz of water everyday in September! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838351 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:25:22 +0000 Mamaof2 1838351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>September has 30 days - we should all start next Monday on the 1st! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838344 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:23:42 +0000 Cole 1838344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a fabulous idea and exactly what I need! I think I am going to spend the month of September dedicating a bit of time each day to making our house a better home. I am 8 months pregnant so it falls well within my nesting urges but I also need to build some habits around that anyway. </p> <p>Thanks for the inspiration @lizzywiz: ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838339 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:22:47 +0000 lizzywiz 1838339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TemperanceBrennan: oooohhhh, I didn't know about NPR-thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838338 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:22:18 +0000 Mrs. Chocolate 1838338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to try this! I think my goal should be to write but Im not sure if Ill manage that so maybe walk around the neighborhood with my son everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838337 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:21:43 +0000 autumnlove 1838337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: @TemperanceBrennan: thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-1-new-thing-for-30-days-what-would-you-do#post-1838331 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 09:20:32 +0000 lizzywiz 1838331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>all you 15 minute-ers: I read some research (somewhere) that a timer greatly increases outcome for people who are doing things like this. Like set the time for 15 and give yourself permission to stop when it is over. It (supposedly) decreases your chances of being sidetracked or avoiding whatever you were setting the timer for. @TemperanceBrennan: @Mae: </p>