Quirky Tips to Reinforce New Routines

Set up your environment for success!

What if the secret to making lasting changes lies in the art of creatively rearranging our environments? At Shelpful, we believe in doing WHATEVER works best for YOU. It only has to make sense to you.

Whether you’re aiming to increase your movement, stay hydrated, or enhance your skincare routine, these unconventional tips might be just what you need. Hope these get your creative juices flowing! Let us know what you come up with.

Movement

1. Yoga Mat Under Coffee Pot: Start your morning with a stretch by keeping your yoga mat under the coffee pot. As you wait for your coffee to brew, use those minutes to wake up your body with some yoga or light exercise.

2. Exercise Bands on the Shower Rod: Encourage a quick workout by hanging exercise bands on your bathroom shower rod. A few reps can invigorate your morning routine.

3. Step Counter on Fridge Handle: Attach a step counter to your refrigerator handle to motivate yourself to move around every time you reach for a snack.

4. Dance Alarm (or “30 second dance party” BUTTON) in the Pantry: Install a motion-activated sound device in your pantry to play dance music when opened. It’s a fun way to get extra steps in while deciding on what to eat.

Hydration

1. Permanently Keep Clean Water Bottles Next to Shoes: Place water bottles next to your shoes as a visual cue to hydrate before and after your walks or runs.

2. Water Bottle in the Laundry Room: Keep a water bottle next to your laundry detergent, reminding you to take a sip every time you do laundry.

3. Keep a 12-pack of canned or boxed water in your office: for hydration “emergencies” when you’re trapped on a call with an empty water bottole. We like Liquid Death canned still water, and Boxed Water.

4. Hydration Reminder in Your Book: Insert hydration reminder notes in your current read, encouraging you to drink water as you enjoy your book.

Hygiene or Skincare

1. Floss in the Shower: Make dental hygiene part of your shower routine by keeping floss readily available in the bathroom. Toothbrush works here too!

2. Pre-pasted Toothbrushes in Your Car: For brushing teeth while driving because you often rush out and forget.

3. Facial Cleanser Next to Breakfast Items: Store your facial cleanser in the kitchen to tie your morning skincare routine with breakfast prep. Why can’t you wash your face while your oatmeal cooks? Is there a rule against that?

Journaling / Mindfulness

1. Journal by Your Hand Towel: Combine journaling with your post-bathroom morning routine for reflective starts.

2. Meditation Cushion on Your Office Chair: Placing your meditation cushion on your office chair at night for morning meditation.

3. Gratitude Jar by the Coffee Machine: Setting up a gratitude jar next to the coffee machine for morning reflections.

4. Affirmation Cards in the Cutlery Drawer: Storing affirmation cards in your cutlery drawer for mealtime motivation.

Healthy Eating

1. Produce at Fridge Door: Make healthier food choices by placing fresh produce at eye level in your fridge.

2. Permanently Placing your small plates on top of the big plates: So you use a smaller dish and are more aware of portions.

These strategies leverage the principle of "out of sight, out of mind" in reverse, by placing habit-related items in unexpected but strategic locations, making it easier for these new behaviors to stick.

Embrace the Quirkiness with Shelpful

At Shelpful, we’re all about finding personalized, creative solutions to help you build and maintain your habits. Whether it's through quirky item placement or daily reminders, we believe in the power of innovative strategies to make habit formation not just effective, but fun.

To help you embark on this journey of transformation, we're offering a free 1-week trial at Shelpful.com. Our service is designed to seamlessly integrate with your daily routines, providing the support and reminders you need to make lasting changes. Whether you're looking to improve your health, productivity, or any other aspect of your life, our tailored approach ensures that you have the tools to succeed.

Join us today and discover the difference a little creativity can make in building healthier habits. Let Shelpful be your companion in this journey towards a better, more fulfilled you. Visit us at Shelpful.com to start your free trial and take the first step towards a more productive and healthier lifestyle that works for YOU.