Day 7 of 7
Six practices. Six different ways to take care of yourself.
Each of these practices offers a different way to support your well-being. Choose one you'd like to return to.
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We're more likely to keep doing things when they feel rewarding, meaningful, and manageable in everyday life.
Enjoyable
I like doing it.
Practices that feel enjoyable or satisfying can be easier to return to.
Meaningful
It matters to me.
People may be more motivated to continue behaviors they personally value.
Doable
It fits my life.
A practice that's realistic to repeat can be easier to fit into an existing routine.
You don't need all three. A practice that feels challenging can still be worth returning to if it's meaningful or useful to you.
Research on self-determination theory suggests that behaviors are often more sustainable when people choose them for personally meaningful reasons rather than feeling pressured to perform them. Enjoyment, perceived value, and practical fit may all influence whether someone returns to an activity.
Ng et al. (2012)
Self-Determination Theory Applied to Health Contexts: A Meta-Analysis
Perspectives on Psychological Science, 7(4), 325–340
A meta-analysis examining relationships between self-determination theory constructs, motivation, and health-related behaviors and outcomes. It supports the importance of autonomous motivation in health contexts.
Read the original publicationThis research looked at motivation and health behaviors in general. It didn't test Clario, and it doesn't show that a practice you prefer works better in your body. Returning to something is also not the same as it becoming a habit.
Choose one you enjoyed, found useful, or can imagine making part of your routine.