I schedule exercises in my SP appointment book and then I use the REMINDER option to have a text message arrive an hour or two before I need to get the exercises done. (Look at "MORE" to find out how to do this. ) I also send myself a motivation message the same way :)
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If you have never sent yourself a text message from the internet, for Verizon, the "address" is your entire verizon phone number PLUS "@vtext.com" Example: 8885551212@vtext.com" You have to find out what your carrier "SMS" address is, if you do not have verizon.
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Great tip! I used to let Monday afternoon 1:1s with my boss irritate me all evening. Now I have a walking appointment with a SparkPal 30 minutes after the 1:1. I set a reminder half an hour before and immediately after the 1:1. The first one reminds me I have a healthy activity to look forward to with a supportive friend, and the second one helps me make sure the meeting ends on time.
SUSIEMILO3/30/2010 10:25:00 PM
What an AWESOME idea! I didn't even know we had this function. I am SO going to do this for a lot of things! Thanks
ASHLEYKAT3/30/2010 1:20:00 PM
I NEVER KNEW YOU COULD DO THAT!!! Awesome.
BILL603/30/2010 7:16:00 AM
Good stuff.
BONANZA63/30/2010 12:31:00 AM
I have found a program through Amyway called "Slim Living" it really has worked well for me along with reading the wonderful Spark messages and the good Pastor's challenges. So far I have lost 47lbs and have 13 more to go to my goal. Pray for me! FAITHFULLY BONANZA6
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i recently posted the secret about heart360.org. i have found since then that this site can also send you text messages of your choice when you want them. as an example i find my big challenge is to not eat everything in my kitchen at night so now around 8pm i have a text sent to me reminding me to put off raiding the cabinets - it's just not worth it! it helped yesterday - we'll see if it continues
I have an app on my ITouch that can send myself text messages. I configure this to send myself messages to motivate me to quit drinking soda as well as getting my daily walk in. The messages come daily and it really helps to have a visual every day to help me remember that I can do this!
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The app is called TextMinder and is for sale in the app store on ITunes.
I find that when I send someone an e-mail, make a phone call, send a letter via snail mail, or even a text message to motivate someone I end up being the one who is motivated.
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I want to be someone that others can look to for support, and it gives me joy to help others. Be the motivation for others and be motivated!
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