Friday, April 9, 2010

Hawthorne effect

The Hawthorne effect states that people perform better under observation. One key component to this is variety. I am getting a sizable boost from this. The changes in diet and workout keep me on my toes and paying attention. Then, this is where it picks up speed, when I observe new outcomes and behaviors I get a quantum push from the universe to keep dialing in my attention. This velocital element is kicking in right now.

I like Star Trek and I feel like I in the transporter beam. I am neither where I was and nor where I am going to be. We are approaching the mid point of the trip and I am so happy with the process. Today I am willing and excited to follow the directions and marvel at the results. That willingness is HUGE for me. A KSF (Key Success Factor)

The last 24 hours have been strange. Yesterday I got in a minimal workout (jumps and abs) and then went to what I knew was going to be a long day. It turned out that I missed the afternoon tea altogether (planning better would have helped) and today I was getting my blood work done and had to have a very late breakfast so I am not getting the mid morning snack. I ate a great breakfast and have a superior lunch planned. So in short order I missed two feedings and part of a workout. For much of my life I have had all or nothing tendencies. Either I was doing things perfectly or I would get very discouraged (and often quit). What a feeling of strength to look at the last hours as part of the whole. To feel great about the process and to lock in on the Day that I have in front of me.

This is a long sought after alignment of my emotional, physical, and spiritual lives. This synergy feels quite powerful both in its newness and its potential.

Go Team Go!

2 comments:

  1. The beauty of the PCP is that it works the mind, body, & spirit.

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  2. Right, you won't make any significant changes without the body and mind in the game.

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