I've been kicking around the idea of starting several community-based groups for a while now. The big two are a vegan community kitchen with a focus on outreach (bring a non-vegetarian friend so they can experience how tasty vegan can be!), and a tool library. It doesn't make sense to me from an organizer's point of view to buy and then store a tool you might use once or twice a year if you're really ambitious. Why not borrow it? So I've been doing some research on these concepts, contacting folks who are already doing it in other places, and trying to find some people who want to play too. Fun stuff- if you're in Barrie drop me a line to get involved!
As I mentioned in my last post, I signed up with Wishbomb to see what they're all about. The site is really easy to use, and has all kinds of fun features, including a section called My Word where you can make a public commitment to an alternate outcome if you don't reach your goal. "If I fail to complete this goal I promise that...." It's motivational in a negative sort of way. There's also a heading for My Wish, where you can choose a reward from Amazon. Ok, they don't buy it for you if you complete your goal, but the item will be on your page for you to see each time you log in. I'm really enjoying My Activity Wall, where I've set tasks and milestones on the way to achieving my goal. I log in every morning and see what tasks need to be completed. It's a great way to stay on track and not fall into the trap of breaking down your main goal into micromovements over and over. It's easy to take your large goal and put it on your to-do list every day, taking the time you would have spent on progress constructing those small step breakdowns again. To-Do Lists get lost- the internet is always there! My next step is to invite a few people over to Wishbomb to join me as supporters. I'll keep you updated on how that goes.
As I mentioned in my last post, I signed up with Wishbomb to see what they're all about. The site is really easy to use, and has all kinds of fun features, including a section called My Word where you can make a public commitment to an alternate outcome if you don't reach your goal. "If I fail to complete this goal I promise that...." It's motivational in a negative sort of way. There's also a heading for My Wish, where you can choose a reward from Amazon. Ok, they don't buy it for you if you complete your goal, but the item will be on your page for you to see each time you log in. I'm really enjoying My Activity Wall, where I've set tasks and milestones on the way to achieving my goal. I log in every morning and see what tasks need to be completed. It's a great way to stay on track and not fall into the trap of breaking down your main goal into micromovements over and over. It's easy to take your large goal and put it on your to-do list every day, taking the time you would have spent on progress constructing those small step breakdowns again. To-Do Lists get lost- the internet is always there! My next step is to invite a few people over to Wishbomb to join me as supporters. I'll keep you updated on how that goes.
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