You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Me + Toe Nail Polish: As an Act of Love (Heroic +1 #1,456)
Mar 17, 2023
A dad turns Fitbits and step counts into playful competitions that make movement fun for kids. He explores gamifying chores and habits to gift a healthier future self. Ancient wisdom and modern habit science get woven into a case for making steady, joyful practice the path to lasting change.
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Kids Got Fitbits And Turned Movement Into Play
- Brian Johnson describes his kids getting Fitbits and how Emerson checked sleep and steps the morning he synced them.
- The devices turned into immediate motivation: Emerson raced his sister and logged 7,000 steps after playing and looping the trail for 30 minutes.
Turn Chores Into Games To Create Intrinsic Motivation
- Brian notes exercise can feel like a chore until it becomes a game that creates intrinsic motivation.
- He connects this to behavior change science and turning 'have to' tasks into gifts for your future self.
Reframe Healthy Habits As Gifts To Your Future Self
- Do reframe healthy behaviors as gifts to your future self to increase follow-through and long-term energy.
- Use simple gamification like step challenges to make movement fun and sustainable for kids and adults.