“Good habits happen when planned; bad habits happen on their own.”
~M. Grunburg
This Habits 2 Goals episode is FREE for ALL subscribers.
Refining Thought & Character Habits
Frequently Asked Friday: PARR (PLAN, ACT, RECORD & REASSESS) is great for developing ‘planned’ habits. How can I develop thought and character habits such as being more assertive? Especially since I don’t know when those opportunities will arise.
P.A.R.R. Lite: One Savored Moment at a Time
While PARR excels at shaping physical habits, its latest sibling, PARR Lite (soon to be released in the app), empowers you to refine your inner diamond – your character– via thought and behavior habits.
Take assertiveness, a potential virtue often hidden beneath layers of self-doubt. One app user asked the very question above.
PARR Lite, soon to be released, will help strengthen these with each mindful moment.
Imagine setting a daily threshold of “3 assertive actions.”
Upon waking, PARR Lite whispers, “Be mindful of opportunities to speak up.”
At work, you hesitate to say something in a meeting, but the “instance” counter on your Applewatch (iPhone or Android phone), urges you to act.
You raise your hand, voice your opinion, and record an instance of “1”.
Each assertive act, from voicing your needs to setting boundaries, leaves a mark, a tiny victory as self-confidence is gained and the practice of assertiveness is reinforced.
PARR Lite’s magic lies beyond mere counting. It's about mindfulness.
The beauty of PARR Lite is its flexibility. It doesn’t require pre-planned scenarios. It simply nudges you to be more present, to recognize opportunities for the “instances” - thought or character trait habit you are tracking.
A practice that, in many ways, mirrors how Benjamin Franklin meticulously recorded and tracked his 13 virtues.
PARR Lite offers a modern twist on this time-tested approach, making character-building as accessible as tracking your steps.
The science is clear: intentional habit formation works.
By nurturing the thought and/or character trait habits you intend to cultivate, you'll find that sculpting these character and thought habits isn’t much different than sculpting your body.
Enjoy the show!
~mg
***Get the inspiring, free and world’s first HABITS to GOALS tracking template here: → https://thehabitfactor.com/templates
BACKGROUND:
The Grunburg Behavior Model introduced a groundbreaking perspective on behavior change with its concept of the “Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System.” Unlike traditional models that portray human behavior as a linear chain of cause and effect (see CBT or TTM), this holistic and dynamic model unveils the intricate interplay of forces shaping our actions, thoughts, feelings, and the environment and how each perpetually reverberates to influence the other.
By illustrating human behavior within a personal 'echo-system,' the model highlights the continuous vibrational influence of thoughts (stories), emotions/feelings, and behaviors/habits/skills and our environment, creating a ripple effect that influences every aspect of our lives. The innovative and simple behavior model reveals a precise road map for anyone seeking lasting personal transformation and goal achievement. The model adds a layer of realism to our understanding of how we interact with the world around us while at the same time, challenging conventional models and wisdom.
The Grunburg Behavior Model simplistically articulates the essence of behavior, capturing its fluid and interconnected nature while paving the way for a more comprehensive and impactful understanding of human dynamics.
Background here.
If you’d like to understand human behavior at an even deeper level, learn more about the “Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System,” it is featured in my latest book, “EVERYTHING!”
Check out the latest cohort offering; the waitlist is now open: The 28-Day Breakthrough!
I teach and coach organizations and individuals worldwide how to best utilize and leverage “The Three Circles of Behavior Echo-System” (below) and the P.A.R.R. [Plan, Act, Record & Reassess] scientifically-backed methodology for individual and organizational behavior design.
*Recently Awarded: “Finalist: Self-help, Motivation”
International Book Awards: EVERYTHING is a F*cking STORY.
Visit https://thehabitfactor.com/templates
To learn more about P.A.R.R., just Google “P.A.R.R. and The Habit Factor.”
Get The Habit Factor® FREE with your audible trial! https://audibletrial.com/habits2goals
Feedspot’s “Top 10 Habit Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021”
New listeners, grab your free habits 2 goals tracking template here: https://thehabitfactor.com/templates
FREE copy of As a Man Thinketh (PDF) right here: As a Man Thinketh
“Instance” Habits