Comments on: The Green Spot: Changing Habits http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/09/05/the-green-spot-changing-habits/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Jack http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/09/05/the-green-spot-changing-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-9465 Jack Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:32:43 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=514#comment-9465 Love the blog and the content, but whew, I think you need to add a grammer checker in addition to the spell checker or a quick proof read before posting. Turning leaving? Bulkly? Metal slaps? I'm saying the planet? The slips distract from the message. Love the blog and the content, but whew, I think you need to add a grammer checker in addition to the spell checker or a quick proof read before posting. Turning leaving? Bulkly? Metal slaps? I’m saying the planet?
The slips distract from the message.

]]> By: The Rat http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2008/09/05/the-green-spot-changing-habits/comment-page-1/#comment-9443 The Rat Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:36:53 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=514#comment-9443 Interesting article. A lot of people, in my view, underestimate just how powerful changing habits can play in terms of reaching one's goals. I personally hit a reality check about 4 years ago and had a few habits (both personal and financial) that needed to be re-evaluated. The first one's were relatively easily accomplished such as buying groceries onece a week and actually planning meals for the run of a week instead of just going out randomly and buying things on a whim. I had the perception that because food was a necessity, it gave to the mindset to just pick up whatever I wanted at will. Making this change alone has saved me over $200/month - and this amount has been invested instead of wasted away. There were a few other financial habits that needed remedying and I tackled them one at a time; however, the lone ranger that proved to be the hardest was quitting smoking. I tried 7 times over the past few years until finally this past January I realized my goal. I have been a non-smoker for over 8 months now and the savings are astronomical. I was spending about $250-300 bucks a month on smokes and these are enormous savings. Obviously, its the health benefits that are paramount with the latter habit, it does nevertheless demonstrate that it is a net positive thing all around. I find these type of articles make me reflect somewhat on the importance of habits in one's life, and the approach to them and even honestly evaluating your own strenghts/weaknesses in terms of habits is key. Good stuff. P.S. Hit me up on my new website if time permits, leave a comment, etc. I am new to the blog world but have found some interesting sites such as yours. Cheers, The RAT Interesting article.

A lot of people, in my view, underestimate just how powerful changing habits can play in terms of reaching one’s goals.

I personally hit a reality check about 4 years ago and had a few habits (both personal and financial) that needed to be re-evaluated.

The first one’s were relatively easily accomplished such as buying groceries onece a week and actually planning meals for the run of a week instead of just going out randomly and buying things on a whim. I had the perception that because food was a necessity, it gave to the mindset to just pick up whatever I wanted at will. Making this change alone has saved me over $200/month – and this amount has been invested instead of wasted away.

There were a few other financial habits that needed remedying and I tackled them one at a time; however, the lone ranger that proved to be the hardest was quitting smoking. I tried 7 times over the past few years until finally this past January I realized my goal. I have been a non-smoker for over 8 months now and the savings are astronomical. I was spending about $250-300 bucks a month on smokes and these are enormous savings. Obviously, its the health benefits that are paramount with the latter habit, it does nevertheless demonstrate that it is a net positive thing all around.

I find these type of articles make me reflect somewhat on the importance of habits in one’s life, and the approach to them and even honestly evaluating your own strenghts/weaknesses in terms of habits is key.

Good stuff.

P.S. Hit me up on my new website if time permits, leave a comment, etc. I am new to the blog world but have found some interesting sites such as yours.
Cheers,
The RAT

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